Security Officers for hire in Colchester

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    221

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Customer Service
    5%

  • Education level

    Master's degree
    32%
    Vocational or technical training
    24%
    High school diploma or GED
    21%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%

  • Current company

    • Mitie Security Ltd
    • SOS Security
    • CIS Security

  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    56%
    Less than a year
    22%
    2-5 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 221 profiles for Security Officers in Colchester

Last updated: 25 Oct 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £39,225 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £35,947 – £42,801 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Patrol Officer

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAPhysical InterventionFirst Aid at Work Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurityRota CoordinationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

  • Security Officer

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Behaviour Escalation ProtocolsIncident DocumentationDrivingAccess Control MonitoringFirst Aid AdministrationIncident Reporting Preparation+25 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceIT

  • Door Supervisor and CCTV Operator

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVFirst Aid CertificationSIAConflict Management

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementDe-Escalation Techniques

  • Door Supervisor Security Officer

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesSIADrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsBachelor's DegreeTime ManagementLeadership

  • Security Officer / CCTV Operator (Agency Assignment)

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSFirst Aid CertificationSIAConflict Management

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringDecision MakingAccess Control Systems

  • Security Officer

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVSIADriving LicenceCCTV Monitoring

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipDrivingComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMultilingual

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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: 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: patrol officer, security officer / CCTV operator (agency assignment) and door supervisor security officer.

What level of education is common for a security officer?

Master's degree is the most common level of education for a security officer in Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most security officers have 9 years of professional experience.

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