Security Guards for hire in London
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Customer Service7%Security7%Education level
Vocational or technical training38%High school diploma or GED31%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year10%1-2 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,385 profiles for Security Guards in London
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in London: £27,564 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £33,416 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
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Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementTeam LeadershipSupervising ExperienceSecurity officer/Corporate Receptionist
London
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SecurityBTECNVQCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionLevel 2 in Customer Service+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSurveillanceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSecurity Guard
London
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIASkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSecurityController
London
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSafeguarding CertificationSageFirst Aid CertificationSIAMarketing+6 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceReport WritingSecurity Supervisor
London
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSIADriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer ServiceEnglishSecurity Guard / Events Guard
London
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIASkills
LeadershipFront-Of-House Security DutiesEvent Venues (Security Work Environments)SecurityClosing ProceduresOpening Procedures
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What's the average time to fill a security guard role?
The average time to fill a security guard role is 72 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security guard include: communication skills, customer service and security.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: SIA, First Aid Certification and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: security supervisor, security guard / events guard and security officer/corporate receptionist.
What level of education is common for a security guard?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a security guard in London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 13 years of professional experience.
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