Security-Officers for hire in Canterbury
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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
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Forklift Operative
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsManual HandlingHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceRefuse loader
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQDrivingDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementAssisted Living ExperienceFirst AidFront of House / Corporate Security Officer
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSecurityCustomer ServiceCCTVSurveillanceCampus security officer
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCCTVFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationPhysical Intervention+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelSecurityTypingOPERATIONAL EVENTS SUPERVISOR
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementPresentation SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer AcquisitionRelationship ManagementSecurity Steward
Canterbury
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCCTVDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification+2 moreSkills
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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