Security-Guards for hire in Plymouth
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Customer Service10%Security7%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree23%Years of experience
1-2 years30%More than 10 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
City Security
MITIE Security
Security Management South West Ltd
Time at current job
More than 5 years43%Less than a year29%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 213 profiles for Security-Guards in Plymouth
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Plymouth: £26,411 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £29,457 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Retail Security Officer
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCar up to 3.5 TonnesSafety and Uniformed Services ExperienceIncident ResponseCare CertificateEmergency Management and Response Experience+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCustomer ServiceRetail Security Guard
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIACybersecuritySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceCustomer ServiceMilitary Provost guard service
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
SecuritySIAFood Hygiene CertificateFire SafetyPersonal LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsConflict ManagementInterpersonal TroubleshootingCustomer ServiceSecurity Guard
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSecurityMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecurity Officer
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQMIG WeldersRail Transport Experience+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsConflict ManagementG4S Security Supervisor
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCCTVSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving+4 moreSkills
ForkliftDumper OperationSecurityCustomer ServiceLeadershipTeam Leadership
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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 78 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 Security.
What are some job titles related to security-guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security-guards include: retail security guard, military provost guard service and driver 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 Plymouth, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security-guards have 10 years of professional experience.
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