Security-Officers for hire in Portsmouth
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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 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSecurityRisk AnalysisSecurity Officer/CCTV Operator
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQSIASkills
Organisational SkillsCCTVSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMobile Patrol Security Officer
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
First AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCyclingSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurityComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMobile DevicesPublic & Personal Safety Trainer
Fareham
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationMicrobiologyHACCP+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyContinuous ImprovementComputer SkillsSecurity Supervisor
Gosport
Licenses & certifications
Airway ManagementSIAFirst Aid CertificationEmergency MedicineDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSurveillanceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst AidCPRSecurity Officer
Southsea
Licenses & certifications
CoachingSIADriving LicenceFootball CoachingCertificate in Coaching FootballSkills
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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