Security Officers for hire in Ipswich
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Organisational Skills
- 10%
- Customer Service
- 8%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 33%
- High school diploma or GED
- 27%
- Master's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Sainsbury's
Mitie
SERCO
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 217 profiles for Security Officers in Ipswich
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ipswich: £39,468 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £36,769 – £42,366 yearly
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Security officer/CCTV Operator
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADrivingDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelSecuritySecurity Officer
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationSIAUK GDPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCrisis InterventionDe-Escalation TechniquesCustomer ServiceSecurity
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Communication SkillsFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServicePhysical Intervention+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementSurveillanceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSecurity Officer
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCCTVSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIA+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsData EntryComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSecurity Officer (Management)
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQDriving LicenceFire SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelSecurityMicrosoft WordSecurity Officer
Ipswich
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationSIAUK GDPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceCare Record KeepingDe-Escalation Techniques
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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: communication skills, organisational skills 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 officer/cctv operator, security officer (management) and GATE HOUSE & RECEPTION SECURITY OFFICER.
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 Ipswich, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 13 years of professional experience.
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