Security Officers for hire in Peterborough

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    324

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service10%
    Communication Skills8%
    Organisational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED48%
    Bachelor's degree21%
    Vocational or technical training18%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years14%
  • Current company

    Brooknight Security
    MITIE Security
    Dove Security
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year3%
    1-2 years24%
    2-5 years42%

Browse Indeed's database of 324 profiles for Security Officers in Peterborough

Last updated: 4 Aug 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Peterborough: £38,726 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £35,524£42,216 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Retail Security Officer

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • PRIVATE SECURITY

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsContract ManagementITContracts

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyTelecommunicationIT
  • Security Officer for more than 25 years

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSecurityPrison and Probation Service ExperienceFirst Aid
  • Security Officer

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCCTV Monitoring

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord Processing
  • Retail Security Officer

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingTyping
  • Security Officer/Supervisor

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIA

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSecurityCustomer 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 60 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 organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a security officer?

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: retail security officer, security officer/supervisor and PRIVATE SECURITY.

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 16 years of professional experience.

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