Security Officers for hire in Peterborough
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413
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Customer Service
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 51%
- Vocational or technical training
- 18%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Mitie
Samsic
SAVILLS MANAGEMENT
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 413 profiles for Security Officers in Peterborough
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Peterborough: £38,616 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £35,936 – £41,495 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer gate house
Peterborough
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSupervising ExperienceSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSecurity officer(Weekend)
Peterborough
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderFirst Aid CertificationSIACounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceHACCP+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingEmergency Response Technician
Peterborough
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQManagementFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelDoor Supervisor
Peterborough
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipFirst AidReport WritingDrivingSecurity officer
Peterborough
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCertificate of Higher EducationHealth and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974Master's DegreeCSCS Green CardEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsRoot Cause AnalysisAccident and Incident Report CompletionSecurity Officer
Peterborough
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceComputer Science+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsReport WritingReport GenerationProcess Improvement
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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: customer service, communication skills and leadership.
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: door supervisor and security officer gate house.
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 Peterborough, 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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