Security Guards for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Customer Service14%Organisational Skills8%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED37%Vocational or technical training31%Master's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year6%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 year23%1-2 years21%2-5 years21%
Browse Indeed's database of 135 profiles for Security Guards in Preston
Last updated: 25 Jul 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £27,165 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Computer RepairSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointSkills
DrivingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerpointCustomer ServiceStockingSecurity Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareSIAFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSkills
SalesSIAMilitaryNutritionCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsSecurity Guard – NHS Hospital Environment
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst Aid CertificationNEBOSHSIACSCS Green CardSkills
Communication SkillsControl Room Operative
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
Cash HandlingCustomer ServiceSalesRetail SalesS.I.A Licenced Security Officer/Guard
Chorley
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSIAFirst Aid CertificationConstruction ExperienceSkills
DrivingCustomer ServiceSecurity Guard Supervisor
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSIAFirst Aid CertificationSkills
SIADriving LicenceCustomer ServiceEnglishPolishOrganisational Skills
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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, organisational skills and communication 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, static 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 16 years of professional experience.
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