Security Officers for hire in Blackburn
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356
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organisational Skills
- 9%
- Customer Service
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 46%
- Vocational or technical training
- 27%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Securitas
ASDA
- Carlisle Support Services
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 356 profiles for Security Officers in Blackburn
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Blackburn: £38,997 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £36,451 – £41,721 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Darwen
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Skills
Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingTypingSecurity 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 Operative
Darwen
Licenses & certifications
CarpentrySIACustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsJoinery+1 moreSkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceMobile Response Officer
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer ServiceSecurityAdmin Assistant / Security Officer
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft OutlookWord ProcessingSIADriving LicenceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Excel+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementDrivingFront DeskSecurityAdministrative Support ExperienceSecurity Officer
Blackburn
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAPhysical InterventionConflict ManagementFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsSecurityManagementMultilingualUrduBilingual
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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 63 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: Driving Licence, SIA and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: security operative, mobile response officer and admin assistant / security officer.
What level of education is common for a security officer?
High school diploma or GED 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 15 years of professional experience.
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