Security Officers for hire in Durham
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Most popular skills
Customer Service13%Communication Skills8%Organisational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training19%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
The Steadfast Group
(SIA Licensed) Movie Guard securityBay TravelTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years39%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 58 profiles for Security Officers in Durham
Last updated: 26 Jul 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £40,791 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £35,108 – £47,394 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCategory AM LicenceDriving LicenceCategory D1E LicenceIncident ResponseSkills
DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceVan DriverMulti-Drop DrivingCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurity Officer
Sacriston
Licenses & certifications
ADRSIADriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceComputer LiteracySurveillanceReport WritingLoss PreventionOrganisational SkillsTechnical Security Consultant (Penetration Tester)
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Network SecurityITIL CertificationCompTIA Security+Burp SuiteSkills
Penetration TestingAPIsAzureAWSGoogle Cloud PlatformBurp SuiteBanksman / Production Operative
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Abrasive Wheels CertificateFirst Aid CertificationSIAAsbestos AwarenessSkills
CCTVLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePerformance ManagementMicrosoft OfficeMobile Security Officer
South Shields
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLoss PreventionReport WritingCustomer ServiceLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCARE WORKER
Durham
Licenses & certifications
SIAFood Hygiene CertificateGCSESkills
Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsTill OperationCash HandlingSIAOrganisational Skills
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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 61 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: senior support worker, technical security consultant (penetration tester) and premises assistant.
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 Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 19 years of professional experience.
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