Security Guards for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organisational Skills7%Customer Service6%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Vocational or technical training19%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Priory
G4S
Leeds City Council
Time at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 152 profiles for Security Guards in Wakefield
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £25,420 yearly
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Plant Operator
Dewsbury
Licenses & certifications
CSCSDumper OperationCSCS Green CardCSCS LabourerRide-On Roller OperationSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCash HandlingAdministrative ExperienceSecurity Officer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCash HandlingSecurityTypingEnvironmental Enforcement Officer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServicePhysical InterventionSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceTypingManagementDoor Security Supervisor
Heath
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceIncident ResponseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementEnglishProject ManagementSecurity Guard
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIANVQDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsSecurityCash HandlingCustomer ServiceStockingCleaningMachine Operative
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIACounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipManual HandlingOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceProcess Improvement
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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, organisational skills 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: environmental enforcement officer, support worker and machine operative.
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 22 years of professional experience.
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