Security Guards for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills7%Security6%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Master's degree21%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
Wincanton
Asda
OCS Security
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%Less than a year33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 158 profiles for Security Guards in Preston
Last updated: 18 Oct 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
Word ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelWindowsComputer SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointFirst Aid Certification+8 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementDrivingMicrosoft WordTeam leader/security
Leyland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceFirst Aid at Work CertificateCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceSecurityCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationForkliftSecurity Guard
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSIANVQPrevent Duty GuidanceSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementSecurityHospitality Venue Security ExperienceVerbal De-EscalationSIA Door Supervisor/guard
Preston
Licenses & certifications
SecurityProfessional Driving ExperienceSIADrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAccess Control SystemsAccident and Incident Report CompletionCCTVIncident ReportingSecurity Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst Aid CertificationSIASkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsData EntryClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementSite security guard
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderSIADriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementComputer RepairIT ManagementITSecurityMicrosoft Word
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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 72 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 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, site security guard and security guard – NHS hospital environment.
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 22 years of professional experience.
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