Security-Officers for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills6%Customer Service5%Education level
High school diploma or GED28%Master's degree26%Vocational or technical training26%Years of experience
More than 10 years38%3-5 years22%6-10 years20%Current company
Oakpark Security Systems Ltd
Stansted Airport
University of Essex
Time at current job
1-2 years39%2-5 years33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 163 profiles for Security-Officers in Colchester
Last updated: 12 Sept 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £39,242 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £35,688 – £43,151 yearly
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Security Officer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIANVQDriving LicenceLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsManagementSecurity Officer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
DrivingCommercial DrivingBalance Sheet ReconciliationAnalysis SkillsFinancial ForecastingPower BISecurity Officer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationNVQ+1 moreSkills
SIADriving LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringTerminal Security Officer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst AidNVQComputer LiteracyConstruction ExperienceComputer Skills+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPresentation SoftwareWord ProcessingPatrol Officer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationPhysical Intervention+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurityRota CoordinationMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingDoor Supervisor and CCTV Operator
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementDe-Escalation Techniques
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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 62 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 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: patrol officer, control room security officer 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 13 years of professional experience.
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