Security Officers for hire in Ilford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Security7%Customer Service6%Education level
High school diploma or GED32%Master's degree24%Vocational or technical training22%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
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Oracle
Time at current job
2-5 years63%Less than a year25%More than 5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,232 profiles for Security Officers in Ilford
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ilford: £50,795 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £34,188 – £75,469 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Ilford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationSIAUK GDPRDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceManagementMicrosoft OutlookSecurity officer/Corporate Receptionist
London
Licenses & certifications
SecurityBTECNVQCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionLevel 2 in Customer Service+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSurveillanceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSecurity Officer
London
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyITComputer SkillsSecuritySecurity Officer
Ilford
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCCTVSSSTSFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementConstruction ExperienceSecurityLoss PreventionCustomer ServiceHospitalitySecurity Officer
London
Licenses & certifications
CoachingFirst Aid CertificationTeam ManagementSIACustomer ServiceTeam Leadership+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsClient EngagementSecurity Officer/CCTV Operator
London
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFront-Of-House Security DutiesSafety and Uniformed Services ExperienceAccess Control MonitoringOvert SurveillanceStatic Guarding+8 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipOperating SystemsWindowsLogisticsCustomer Service
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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 63 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, security and customer service.
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 supervisor, security officer/corporate receptionist and security officer/cctv operator.
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 Ilford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 14 years of professional experience.
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