Security-Officers for hire in Blackburn
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills9%Customer Service9%Education level
Vocational or technical training40%High school diploma or GED35%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
MITIE Security
ABM Secruity ServicesAdams NewsTime at current job
2-5 years57%More than 5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 282 profiles for Security-Officers in Blackburn
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Blackburn: £38,777 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £36,423 – £41,284 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIADriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionSecuritySecurity Officer
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderFirst Aid CertificationReach TruckDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSecurity Officer / Door Supervisor
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCustomer ServiceWord ProcessingCrowd ControlMobile Response Officer
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer ServiceSecurityAdmin Assistant / Security Officer
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft OutlookWord ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving LicenceMicrosoft Office Suite+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPhone EtiquetteTime ManagementDrivingFront DeskSecurityClose Protection Officer
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIADriving+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsProblem ManagementCommunication SkillsNegotiationWriting SkillsReport Writing
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What's the average time to fill a security officer role?
The average time to fill a security officer role is 60 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security-officers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security officer include: communication skills, organisational skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for security-officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security-officers include: SIA, First Aid Certification and Security.
What are some job titles related to security-officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security-officers include: mobile response officer, admin assistant / security officer and security area mnager.
What level of education is common for a security officer?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a security officer in Blackburn, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security-officers have 16 years of professional experience.
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