Security Officers for hire in East London
Find security officers who protect premises, maintain safety protocols, and respond swiftly to emergencies while demonstrating strong communication and observation skills. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in East London to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
5,931
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Customer Service
- 7%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 34%
- High school diploma or GED
- 34%
- Master's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Bidvest Noonan
Mitie
Total Security Services (TSS) LTD
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,931 profiles for Security Officers in East London
Last updated: 9 Nov 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in East London: £40,734 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £37,562 – £44,173 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
London
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFront-Of-House Security DutiesSafety and Uniformed Services ExperienceUK GDPRFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurityLeadershipCCTVSurveillanceDuty Security Manager
London
Licenses & certifications
CCTVBTECFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationNVQ+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelManagementCommunication SkillsSecurity officer/Corporate Receptionist
London
Licenses & certifications
SecurityBTECNVQCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionLevel 2 in Customer Service+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSurveillanceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSecurity Officer / Front of House / Controller
London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceManagementTeam ManagementRisk AnalysisSecurity Officer/CCTV Operator
London
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFront-Of-House Security DutiesSafety and Uniformed Services ExperienceAccess Control MonitoringOvert SurveillanceStatic Guarding+8 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipOperating SystemsWindowsLogisticsCustomer ServiceSecurity Officer / Night Concierge
London
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPFirst Aid at Work Certificate+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCCTVIncident ResponseSurveillanceCCTV Monitoring
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
Professional
🔥 Best for most teamsIdeal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams
Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
100 contacts per month- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
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: communication skills, customer service and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
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: security patrol officer, security officer / night concierge and security officer/corporate receptionist.
What level of education is common for a security officer?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a security officer in East London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 16 years of professional experience.
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Browse related occupations
Browse related locations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply