Security Guards for hire in Watford

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    317

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Customer Service
    11%
    Organisational Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    35%
    Vocational or technical training
    26%
    Bachelor's degree
    24%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Mitie Limited
    • Total Security Services (TSS) LTD
    • Heathrow Airport Limited
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    60%
    More than 5 years
    40%

Browse Indeed's database of 317 profiles for Security Guards in Watford

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Watford: £38,047 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,518 – £44,515 yearly
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  • security officer

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationSIAEnglish

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceReport WritingComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
  • Security Officer/Supervisor

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    Front-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceAsbestos Awareness+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingCash Handling
  • Security Officer

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    Physical Security Experience Within Healthcare IndustrySecurityHealthcare Facility Security ExperienceFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIAHospital Experience

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceStockingTypingMicrosoft Word
  • Security Supervisor

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsManual HandlingOrganisational SkillsLeadershipOccupational Safety Regulation Compliance
  • Corporate Security Officer

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft Windows ServerOperating Systems
  • Security Officer

    Watford

    Licenses & certifications

    NumeracyLevel 3 in Customer ServiceNVQCustomer ServiceEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationMaths+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceTypingMicrosoft Word

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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, security supervisor and security manager / facilities 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 Watford, 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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