Security Officers for hire in Leeds
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills8%Customer Service8%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year25%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 676 profiles for Security Officers in Leeds
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £40,787 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,008 – £53,650 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security officer
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
SIAComplaint HandlingBehaviour ManagementNutritionChallenging Behaviour SupportPrevent Duty Guidance+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteSecurity Officer
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)SIAComplaint HandlingCustomer ServiceUK GDPRContracts+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementManagementCustomer ServiceSecurity Officer/CCTV Operator
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
CCTVProfessional Driving ExperienceFront-Of-House Security DutiesDrivingIncident ReportingConflict Management+9 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteSecurity Officer
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
CISSPSIAFirst Aid CertificationPersonal TrainingSports and Fitness Instruction ExperienceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingAdministrative ExperienceCase ManagementSecond Officer
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceNavigation and Bridge WatchkeepingSTCW ConventionsFire SafetyFirefightingSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsManagementReport WritingProcurementSecurity Officer/CCTV Operator
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid CertificationSIARisk AssessmentSkills
Communication SkillsCCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringIncident ResponseCustomer 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, 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 and second 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 Leeds, 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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