Security Guards for hire in Southampton
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541
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Security
- 8%
- Customer Service
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 34%
- Vocational or technical training
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 22%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
ASDA
Mitie
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 541 profiles for Security Guards in Southampton
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Southampton: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,244 yearly
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Security Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLoss PreventionSurveillanceSecurity Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceCCTV MonitoringSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSecurity Controller
Nursling
Licenses & certifications
SIALGV LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
SecurityMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCCTVSecurity Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
First AidReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderFirst Aid CertificationSIAReach TruckCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementProblem ManagementOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementCustomer ServiceSecurity Supervisor
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFirst Aid CertificationMultilingualEnglishPortugueseSecurity Officer / CCTV Operator
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIASkills
CCTVRemote Video MonitoringSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringSecurityLoss Prevention
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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, security and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
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: security officer, security supervisor and MOD 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 Southampton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 12 years of professional experience.
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