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 GED66%Master's degree13%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
ABC Security Companyao comBluebird Care Leeds north
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 152 profiles for Security-Guards in Wakefield
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £25,420 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCash HandlingSecurityTypingSecurity Guard
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIANVQDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsSecurityCash HandlingCustomer ServiceStockingCleaningMachine Operative
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
CSCSForkliftSecurityFirst AidFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst Aid Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCSCSLeadershipManual HandlingProcess ImprovementSecurity Operations Provider
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationManagement+3 moreSkills
SIACommunication SkillsLeadershipIncident ReportingCrowd ControlDe-Escalation Techniqueswarehouse operative, picking, packing
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Warehouse ExperienceSecuritySIAPackagingPicking & PackingGCSE+4 moreSkills
GCSEManual HandlingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHeavy LiftingPackingSecurity Guard
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSecurityFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationIT+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceLoss PreventionComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsReport Writing
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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 78 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 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, machine operative and coring specialist.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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