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Most popular skills

Customer Service 13%
Communication Skills 12%
Microsoft Word 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 50%
Vocational or technical training 32%
Bachelor's degree 9%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
3-5 years 16%
6-10 years 20%

Current company

The Sands Security Group Ltd
Goldcrest Guarding Security Services
Securitas

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 24%
1-2 years 24%
2-5 years 37%

Browse Indeed's database of 141 profiles for Security Guards in Portsmouth

Last updated: 3 Jul 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Portsmouth: £24,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £24,420£25,039 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Security guard

Portsmouth

Licenses & certifications

CSCSSIAFirst Aid CertificationCSCS Green CardCSCS Labourer

Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceReport WritingCash HandlingSupervising ExperienceStocking

Military Provost Guard Service

Portsmouth

Licenses & certifications

Category C LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1E Driving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceCategory CE Licence

Skills

Microsoft WordDrivingReport WritingRetail SalesSalesPresentation Skills

In house Security

Portsmouth

Licenses & certifications

SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCompTIA A+

Skills

Microsoft ExcelCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlook

Commercial Guard

Portsmouth

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationSIANVQStore Management

Skills

Computer LiteracyCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Excel

Steward/Security

Gosport

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationSIAFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA

Door Supervisor/Security

Portsmouth

Licenses & certifications

SIAFirst Aid CertificationNVQ

Skills

Cash HandlingCommunication SkillsSurveillanceLoss PreventionReport WritingLeadership

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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: First Aid Certification, SIA 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: commercial guard, security guard/concierge and door supervisor/security.

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 Portsmouth, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security guard?

Most security guards have 17 years of professional experience.

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