Security Guards for hire in Manchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Customer Service7%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Vocational or technical training21%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years30%Less than a year20%3-5 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years38%More than 5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,017 profiles for Security Guards in Manchester
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Manchester: £29,538 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £43,134 yearly
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SIA Door Supervisor, delivery driver
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceDrivingCash HandlingMobile Security Supervisor / Security Guard
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsFirst Aid CertificationOrganisational SkillsAccess Control MonitoringSecurityguard plus shift lead
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst AidFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSecurityLoss PreventionRisk AnalysisIn House Security Officer
Levenshulme
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSecurity Guard/Car Park Officer NHS
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Foundation DegreeBTECITMaintenanceSkills
Supermarket ExperienceCustomer ServiceSecurityRetail ExperiencePhysical Security Experience Within Retail IndustryClient EngagementMobile Security Supervisor
Cheetham Hill
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipStore ManagementRetail ManagementManagementSalesCustomer Service
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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 organisational skills.
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 guard/car park officer NHS, control room operator/security officer and mobile security supervisor / security guard.
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 Manchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 9 years of professional experience.
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