Security Officers for hire in Leicester
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Customer Service
- 10%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 39%
- Vocational or technical training
- 27%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Samsic UK
Bidvest Noonan
Securitas
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 792 profiles for Security Officers in Leicester
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £39,422 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,707 – £49,015 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
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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, customer service and organisational skills.
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: prison custody officer, security patrol officer and gatehouse 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 Leicester, 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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