Security-Guards for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills7%Security6%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Master's degree18%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%Less than a year10%Current company
MITIE Security
Top Marks For Security Services Ltd(Various Sites) | Security Agencies 2 Years Experience • Hospital Security & Bed Watching • Event & Festival Security •Time at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 143 profiles for Security-Guards in Preston
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £26,170 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £34,118 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordStatic Security Guard
Preston
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesMicrosoft ExcelWindowsComputer SkillsMicrosoft Powerpoint+9 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementDrivingMicrosoft WordSecurity Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIACCTV Monitoring+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPhone EtiquetteData EntryCustomer Relationship ManagementDelivery driver
Preston
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesRoad RollersFirst Aid CertificationSIA+4 moreSkills
Computer GraphicsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceContinuous ImprovementClient ServicesKaizenSite security guard
Preston
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAReach TruckDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementIT ManagementITSecurityMicrosoft WordWord Processing
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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, organisational skills and security.
What licenses or certifications are common for security-guards?
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, site security guard and static 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 14 years of professional experience.
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