Security Officers for hire in Plymouth
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
- Customer Service
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 48%
- Vocational or technical training
- 21%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
G4S
The Range
Mitie
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 337 profiles for Security Officers in Plymouth
Last updated: 25 Oct 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Plymouth: £40,272 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £34,597 – £46,877 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Retail Security Officer
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafety and Uniformed Services ExperienceCare CertificateSurveillanceBachelor's DegreeSecurity+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCustomer ServiceSECURITY OFFICER
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
CCTVLevel 3 in Customer ServiceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIACustomer Service+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceConflict ManagementSupervising ExperienceSecurity Officer
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationMathsSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLoss PreventionComputer LiteracySecurity Officer
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
Front-Of-House Security DutiesSIAPost-Secondary Education ExperienceEvent Venues (Security Work Environments)Working with StudentsSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurityCash HandlingCustomer ServiceStockingRetail Security Guard
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIACybersecuritySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceCustomer ServiceSecurity Officer
Plymouth
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationNVQLevel 2 in Performing Engineering OperationsFirst Aid at Work CertificateMIG Welders+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsConflict Management
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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 lead, retail security guard and security officer (part-time).
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 Plymouth, 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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