Security Guards for hire in Plymouth
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374
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Customer Service
- 10%
- Security
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24%
- Vocational or technical training
- 12%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Babcock International Group
G4S
British Army
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 44%
- 1-2 years
- 44%
- 2-5 years
- 11%
Browse Indeed's database of 374 profiles for Security Guards in Plymouth
Last updated: 23 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 CertificationSafety and Uniformed Services ExperienceCare CertificateSurveillanceBachelor's DegreeSecurity+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCustomer ServiceSECURITY OFFICER
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
CCTVLevel 3 in Customer ServiceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIACustomer Service+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceConflict ManagementSupervising ExperienceRetail Security Guard
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIACybersecuritySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceCustomer ServiceSecurity Officer
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationMathsSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLoss PreventionComputer LiteracyMobile Security Officer
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsGraphic DesignAdobe PhotoshopSecurity Officer
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationNVQLevel 2 in Performing Engineering OperationsFirst Aid at Work CertificateMIG Welders+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsConflict Management
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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 71 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 officer, retail security guard and DOCKYARD.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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