Security Guards for hire in Sheffield

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    696

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Customer Service
    7%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    36%
    Vocational or technical training
    29%
    Master's degree
    21%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
  • Current company

    • Hilton Hotel
    • G4S
    • TOTAL SECURITY SERVICES
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    1-2 years
    50%

Browse Indeed's database of 696 profiles for Security Guards in Sheffield

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sheffield: £27,162 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £33,140 yearly
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  • Security

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFirst Aid CertificationHealth and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974Customer ServiceConflict Management

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServicePhone EtiquetteShift Management
  • Security Officer

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    SecuritySIA

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCCTVSurveillance
  • Security Guard

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPatient Care
  • Security Officer

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    SIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceSecurityMicrosoft WordWord Processing
  • Security Guard

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    Defibrillators

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsFirst Aid CertificationSecurityStockingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Word
  • Professional Security

    Sheffield

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationWord ProcessingCommunication SkillsSIAComputer LiteracyComputer Skills+1 more

    Skills

    Information SecurityOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenWorking with StudentsExperience of Working with Children and Young People

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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 71 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 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, security operative and security team supervisor (night).

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 Sheffield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security guard?

Most security guards have 7 years of professional experience.

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