Security Officers for hire in Cardiff

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service10%
    Communication Skills9%
    Organisational Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED48%
    Bachelor's degree24%
    Master's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    MITIE Security
    Duval Eye
    Securitas security
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year20%
    1-2 years23%
    2-5 years43%

Browse Indeed's database of 377 profiles for Security Officers in Cardiff

Last updated: 4 Aug 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cardiff: £36,178 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£68,643 yearly

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  • Security Officer

    Cardiff

    Licenses & certifications

    GeriatricsFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationReport WritingElderly Care ExperienceSenior Care

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceRecord KeepingAdministrative ExperienceRecords ManagementMicrosoft Powerpoint
  • NIGHT SECURITY OFFICER

    Cardiff

    Licenses & certifications

    Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA)Safeguarding ProceduresRecord KeepingHealth and Safety ExperienceBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaSenior CareChallenging Behaviour SupportElderly Care Experience
  • Security Officer

    Cardiff

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsEnglishFirst AidCustomer ServiceDrivingReport Writing
  • Security Officer – Door Supervisor & Event Security

    Cardiff

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationPhysical InterventionConflict ManagementFirst Aid Administration

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceStockingStock Replenishment
  • Event Security Officer

    Cardiff

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsAccess Control SystemsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets
  • Security Officer

    Cardiff

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Digital MarketingNegotiationEnglishUrduArabicE-Commerce

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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: customer service, communication skills and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a security officer?

Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: SIA, Driving Licence 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: event security officer, security/loss prevention officer and retail 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 Cardiff, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most security officers have 12 years of professional experience.

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