Security Guards for hire in London
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Most popular skills
Customer Service13%Communication Skills10%Microsoft Word8%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Bachelor's degree23%Vocational or technical training23%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years12%Current company
Vigilant Security
Wilson James security services LtdAccolade Security Company LimitedTime at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years14%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: 16 Jul 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in London: £27,153 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £24,420 – £33,304 yearly
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Security Guard
London
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceMilitaryCSCS LabourerSkills
Microsoft WordTime ManagementFront DeskCustomer ServiceTypingCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
London
Licenses & certifications
SIANVQFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft ExcelEnglishArabicSecurity Guard
London
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSIAFirst Aid CertificationCSCS Green CardCSCS LabourerSkills
Customer ServiceMicrosoft PowerpointGardeningManual HandlingTypingMicrosoft WordConcierge/Security Officer
London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIACategory BE LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IndesignLaboratory ExperienceSecurity Guard
London
Licenses & certifications
BTECSIABusinessEconomicsSkills
LeadershipData Analysis SkillsEnglishArabicFrenchCustomer ServiceSIA Security Guard / Door Supervisor
London
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSIAFirst Aid CertificationNVQSkills
SIAIncident ResponseCommunication SkillsFirst Aid
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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 81 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: customer service, communication skills and microsoft word.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
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 officer, static security guard and concierge/security officer.
What level of education is common for a security guard?
High school diploma or GED 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 11 years of professional experience.
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