Security-Officers for hire in Canterbury

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    69

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Customer Service9%
    Organisational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED38%
    Master's degree26%
    Vocational or technical training18%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years30%
    Less than a year20%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    MITIE Security
    Canterbury Christ Church University
    AKON Security
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years67%
    Less than a year17%
    1-2 years17%

Browse Indeed's database of 69 profiles for Security-Officers in Canterbury

Last updated: 24 Sept 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Canterbury: £39,987 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £33,883 – £47,190 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Forklift Operative

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operation

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsManual HandlingHeavy LiftingCustomer Service
  • Refuse loader

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQDrivingDriving Licence+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementAssisted Living ExperienceFirst Aid
  • Front of House / Corporate Security Officer

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementSecurityCustomer ServiceCCTVSurveillance
  • Campus security officer

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCCTVFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationPhysical Intervention+3 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelSecurityTyping
  • OPERATIONAL EVENTS SUPERVISOR

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence+3 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementPresentation SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer AcquisitionRelationship Management
  • Security Steward

    Canterbury

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCCTVDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification+2 more

    Skills

    SIACSCSCSCS Green CardOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementComputer Literacy

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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, customer service and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for security-officers?

Common licenses or certifications for security-officers include: SIA, First Aid Certification and First Aid.

What are some job titles related to security-officers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security-officers include: security officer (temporary assignments), refuse loader and OPERATIONAL EVENTS SUPERVISOR.

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 Canterbury, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security officer?

Most security-officers have 7 years of professional experience.

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