Security Guards for hire in Southend-On-Sea

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    279

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    13%
    Customer Service
    10%
    Organisational Skills
    9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    59%
    Vocational or technical training
    29%
    Bachelor's degree
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    20%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Primark
    • Mitie
    • ISS Facility Services
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    38%
    More than 5 years
    38%
    1-2 years
    25%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southend-On-Sea: £25,817 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £26,779 yearly
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  • Mobile response driver and Security officer

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceFirst Aid at Work Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord Processing
  • Security Officer

    Westcliff-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    SIACounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsNegotiationRelationship ManagementCustomer Service
  • Security Guard

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Physical Education Teaching ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationExperience Teaching Physical EducationTeachingPersonal TrainingSports and Fitness Instruction Experience+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementCustomer Service
  • Profit Protection Supervisor/Security Supervisor

    Westcliff-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSSIACustomer ServiceDriving LicenceConflict ManagementRisk Assessment+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsSalesRetail Sales
  • Security Guard

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidSIACPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementWriting SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionRisk Analysis
  • Security Officer/Team Leader

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAFirst Aid at Work Certificate

    Skills

    First Aid CertificationLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsDrivingFirst Aid Administration

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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, mobile response driver and security officer and security supervisor.

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 Southend-On-Sea, 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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