Security Officers for hire in Ipswich

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    175

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Customer Service8%
    Organisational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED49%
    Bachelor's degree17%
    Vocational or technical training17%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    MITIE Security
    Abbey Security Services Ltd
    Achilleus Security
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year25%
    1-2 years15%
    2-5 years35%

Browse Indeed's database of 175 profiles for Security Officers in Ipswich

Last updated: 4 Aug 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ipswich: £39,115 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £36,370£42,068 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • CCTV Control Room Operator

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVSecurityBTECFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringAccident and Incident Report Completion
  • Security Officer

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVProject ManagementFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationCertified Project Manager

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringReport WritingIncident Reporting
  • Security Officer

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCCTVSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIA

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsData EntryComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
  • Security Officer

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFirst AidFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIAFirst Aid CertificationMicrosoft Office Suite

    Skills

    Communication SkillsEnglishFirst AidCustomer ServiceSurveillanceReport Writing
  • Security Officer

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceSecurity
  • Door Supervisor

    Ipswich

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidSIA

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceNegotiationConflict ManagementMultilingual

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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: communication skills, customer service 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 First Aid.

What are some job titles related to security officers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: night shift security supervisor, security officer/night security officer/front of house security officer and CSCS safety & security officer.

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 Ipswich, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security officer?

Most security officers have 10 years of professional experience.

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