Security Guards for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Customer Service13%Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Vocational or technical training16%Master's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years6%3-5 years14%Current company
G4s
AMAZON DELIVERY
Bluebird Care Leeds north
Time at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years21%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: 25 Jul 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,849 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Guard
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSIAFirst Aid CertificationPlasteringSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceLoss PreventionComputer LiteracyReport WritingSurveillanceSecurity Officer
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeDrivingCommunication SkillsReport WritingNight Marshall
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSIAFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsSIALeadershipTeam ManagementSupervising ExperienceSecurity
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsReport WritingComputer LiteracyCustomer ServiceVan DriverDrivingSecurity Guard
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
SIANVQDriving LicenceSkills
Cash HandlingCustomer ServiceStockingOrganisational SkillsDrivingSecurity Supervisor
Dewsbury
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
CCTV
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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 81 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: customer service, communication skills and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
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 supervisor and fire marshall / security.
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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 17 years of professional experience.
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