Security-Officers for hire in Portsmouth

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    343

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Customer Service9%
    Security8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED46%
    Bachelor's degree21%
    Master's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years80%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    MITIE Security
    Securitas
    Mitie
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    Less than a year25%
    1-2 years25%

Browse Indeed's database of 343 profiles for Security-Officers in Portsmouth

Last updated: 8 Oct 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Portsmouth: £39,428 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £36,621 – £42,451 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Security Response Officer

    Gosport

    Licenses & certifications

    Front-Of-House Security DutiesSafety and Uniformed Services ExperienceStatic GuardingShift ManagementSecurityCrowd Control+7 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSecurityRisk Analysis
  • Security Officer/CCTV Operator

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQSIA

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCCTVSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord Processing
  • Mobile Patrol Security Officer

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCycling

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurityComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMobile Devices
  • Public & Personal Safety Trainer

    Fareham

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationMicrobiologyHACCP+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyContinuous ImprovementComputer Skills
  • Security Supervisor

    Gosport

    Licenses & certifications

    Airway ManagementSIAFirst Aid CertificationEmergency MedicineDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipSurveillanceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst AidCPR
  • Security Officer

    Southsea

    Licenses & certifications

    CoachingSIADriving LicenceFootball CoachingCertificate in Coaching Football

    Skills

    CoachingFootball CoachingSports CoachingTeam Sports CoachingSecurityCustomer 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 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 security.

What licenses or certifications are common for security-officers?

Common licenses or certifications for security-officers include: SIA, First Aid Certification and First Aid.

What are some job titles related to security-officers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security-officers include: security supervisor, master at arms and security officer/cctv operator.

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 Portsmouth, 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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