Security-Guards for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Customer Service8%Communication Skills8%Security6%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Vocational or technical training25%Master's degree19%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years6%3-5 years2%Current company
MITIE Security
Fortel Services Ltd
Top Marks For Security Services LtdTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years26%2-5 years18%
Browse Indeed's database of 136 profiles for Security-Guards in Preston
Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £27,181 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
S.I.A Licenced Security Officer/Guard
Preston
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFront-Of-House Security DutiesCustomer ServiceConstruction ExperienceComputer SkillsCSCS+7 moreSkills
Customer ServiceCustomer SupportCustomer InteractionDrivingSecurityNetworkingSecurity Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesMicrosoft ExcelWindowsComputer SkillsMicrosoft Powerpoint+9 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementDrivingMicrosoft WordSite security guard
Preston
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAReach TruckDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementIT ManagementITSecurityMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingEvent Security Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCCTVSecurityFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
SIAFirst Aid CertificationCCTVSecurityDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationSecurity Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification+2 moreSkills
Access Control SystemsCCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringSecurityIncident ReportingDelivery driver
Preston
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesRoad RollersFirst Aid CertificationSIA+6 moreSkills
Computer GraphicsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceContinuous ImprovementClient ServicesKaizen
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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 75 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 security.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security-guards include: SIA, First Aid Certification and First Aid.
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, event security officer and site 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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security-guards have 13 years of professional experience.
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