Security Officers for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Customer Service9%Communication Skills9%Organisational Skills6%Education level
Master's degree31%Vocational or technical training25%High school diploma or GED22%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years14%3-5 years14%Current company
MITIE Security
Amberstone Security
G4S
Time at current job
Less than a year34%1-2 years18%2-5 years37%
Browse Indeed's database of 478 profiles for Security Officers in Edinburgh
Last updated: 5 Aug 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £38,625 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £60,048 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecuritySIAManufacturingLoss PreventionSurveillanceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementSecurity Officer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
SIALinkedinSalesManagementTime ManagementZendeskSkills
First Aid AdministrationCCTVFirst AidMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeFirst Aid ResponseSecurity and facilities Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CCTVCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseSurveillanceSkills
Organisational SkillsFirst Aid AdministrationFirst AidFirst Aid ResponseMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingRetail Security Officer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementManual HandlingInfection Prevention & ControlInfection Prevention and Control StandardsCross-Infection ControlRetail, Corporate and Gatehouse Security Officer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Car up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOvert SurveillanceSecurityLoss PreventionCCTVIncident IdentificationEvent Steward & Retail Security Officer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
SecurityProject ManagementProcurementFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationSkills
SIAFirst Aid CertificationCommunication SkillsLeadershipUrduTeam Leadership
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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: 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, First Aid Certification and Security.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: retail, corporate and gatehouse security officer, security and facilities assistant and operations and security management.
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 Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 8 years of professional experience.
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