Security Guards for hire in Salford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Customer Service12%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Bachelor's degree28%Master's degree11%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years20%3-5 years32%Current company
Blackstar SecurityFGH Security
Innovative Security ServiceTime at current job
Less than 1 year15%1-2 years12%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: 17 Jul 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salford: £24,420 yearly
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Security Guard
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSafeguarding CertificationSIAFirst Aid CertificationConstruction ExperienceDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceSurveillanceOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyReport WritingSecurity Guard
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerpointCRM SoftwareSecurity Guard
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceSkills
SurveillanceLoss PreventionCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementReport WritingSecurity Advisor
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceIncident ResponseSkills
Cash HandlingPlasteringCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsIncident ResponseSecurity Guard
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationBTECSIAFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSecurity Guard / CCTV Operator
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
CCTVSurveillanceIncident ManagementCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTime Management
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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 82 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, customer service and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: SIA, Driving Licence and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: fire marshall and security officer, security advisor and security guard / CCTV operator.
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 Salford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 6 years of professional experience.
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