Security Officers for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Customer Service9%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED35%Master's degree35%Vocational or technical training19%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years12%3-5 years30%Current company
Oakpark Security Systems Ltd
9iceguys Security LTDA High security operational organisationTime at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years16%2-5 years24%
Browse Indeed's database of 165 profiles for Security Officers in Colchester
Last updated: 28 Jul 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £39,421 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £35,760 – £43,457 yearly
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Retail Security Officer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst AidFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst Aid CertificationAsbestos AwarenessSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipNetworkingConflict ManagementInterpersonal TroubleshootingCoachingSecurity Officer - Cambridge Education
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Experience Working with Individuals with AutismDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaDe-Escalation TechniquesSkills
Communication SkillsCardiac ECG TestingCardiovascular Diagnostics ExperienceBlood SamplingPhlebotomyPatient ObservationRetail Security Officer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
SecurityMicrosoft AzureFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIAAzureCustomer ServiceSkills
Communication SkillsPhone EtiquetteLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCustomer ServiceUK GDPRSecurity Concierge
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
AccountingSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceACAChartered AccountantSkills
DrivingCommercial DrivingFinancial Report WritingAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableFinancial PlanningSecurity Officer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CCTVWestlawSageSIAWestlaw UKSkills
Driving LicenceComplaint HandlingRecord KeepingFilingContractsStakeholder LiaisonSIA Door Supervisor, private security / close protection
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSIAFirst Aid CertificationSkills
ForkliftTruck DrivingDrivingContruction PaintingFirst AidGrinding
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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 a security officer?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: SIA, First Aid Certification and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: retail security officer, security officer - cambridge education and SIA door supervisor, private security / close protection.
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 Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 10 years of professional experience.
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