Security Guards for hire in Southampton
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Security8%Customer Service7%Education level
High school diploma or GED35%Vocational or technical training35%Master's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years38%More than 5 years38%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 296 profiles for Security Guards in Southampton
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Southampton: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,244 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Guard
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSurveillanceSIASecurity Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceCCTV MonitoringSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSecurity Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesVerbal De-EscalationDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurityManagementCCTVFirst AidSecurity 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 ServicePort Security Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyHGV LicenceTeam ManagementNVQDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementMentoringTraining & DevelopmentCTSS court security (MANAGER) HMCTS contract
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAPhysical InterventionDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementCustomer ServiceConflict ManagementComputer Literacy
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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, security and customer service.
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, MOD security guard and office admin.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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