Security Guards for hire in Plymouth
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Most popular skills
Customer Service14%Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Vocational or technical training22%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
Less than 1 year10%1-2 years8%3-5 years10%Current company
G4S
City Security PlymouthMITIE Security
Time at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years17%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 210 profiles for Security Guards in Plymouth
Last updated: 24 Jul 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Plymouth: £27,157 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £29,586 yearly
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Retail Security Officer
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeSafeguarding CertificationSIAMaster's DegreeDriving LicenceIncident ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceTime ManagementTeam ManagementNegotiationOrganisational SkillsEvent Security
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIADrivingDriving LicenceMilitarySkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsComputer SkillsTime ManagementLoss PreventionSecurity Guard
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCare ExperienceDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationSIASkills
Performance ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCommercial CleaningLeadershipSupervising ExperienceSecurity Officer
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Hand ToolsNVQFirst Aid CertificationSIAConstruction ExperienceSkills
LeadershipJanitorial ExperienceCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsSecurity Officer
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
SIAPMPDriving LicencePRINCE2 CertificationSkills
Microsoft ProjectSafety PlansMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceTypingCommunication SkillsG4S Security Supervisor
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
SIADriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
ForkliftCustomer ServiceLeadership
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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 organisational skills.
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, SECURITY OFFICER and G4S security supervisor.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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