Security-Guards for hire in Southampton

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    295

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Customer Service9%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED54%
    Bachelor's degree18%
    Vocational or technical training18%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year10%
    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    Mdp security
    MITIE Security
    Security nation
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year20%
    1-2 years23%
    2-5 years37%

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Last updated: 13 Aug 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southampton: £27,951 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£33,332 yearly

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  • Security Guard

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIANVQDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Computer NetworkingNetworkingTraining & DevelopmentCommunication SkillsLeadershipManagement
  • Port Security Officer - Cruise Ships

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareWindowsCustomer Service
  • Security Guard

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSurveillanceSIA
  • Guard / Section 2IC

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    NumeracyLogisticsCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQSIAHGV Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementOperations ManagementManagement
  • First Aid Traini ng

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesLogisticsSIAFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Computer LiteracyComputer SkillsMathsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceDe-Escalation Techniques
  • Security Officer

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementProblem ManagementOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementCustomer Service

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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 77 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 leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Security Guard?

Common licenses or certifications for security-guards include: SIA, First Aid Certification and Security.

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, guard / section 2IC and first aid traini ng.

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 8 years of professional experience.

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