Security Officers for hire in Leicester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Customer Service10%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED29%Bachelor's degree29%Vocational or technical training26%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
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G4S Secure Solutions
Securitas
Time at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 613 profiles for Security Officers in Leicester
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £39,517 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,573 – £49,460 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Prison Custody Officer
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationEHSSIADriving LicenceDe-Escalation TechniquesBusiness Analysis+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementManagementComputer LiteracySecurity Team Leader
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSecurityCommunication SkillsFirst Aid CertificationSIAAccident and Incident Report Completion+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementEnglishReport WritingSecurity Supervisor
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Operations ManagementLogisticsFirst Aid CertificationSupply Chain ManagementSIASupply Chain+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMaintenanceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSecurity Officer
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst Aid CertificationAccident and Incident Report CompletionRemote Video MonitoringIncident Reporting+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurity Officer
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceFirst Aid at Work Certificate+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingMaintenanceSecurity Officer / Door Supervisor / CCTV Operator
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid CertificationNVQSIAPhysical InterventionLevel 2 in Customer ServiceSkills
Communication SkillsWorking with StudentsSecurityCCTVSurveillanceCCTV Monitoring
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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, 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: security patrol officer, security supervisor and prison custody 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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