Security Officers for hire in Portsmouth
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470
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Customer Service
- 9%
- Security
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 39%
- Master's degree
- 24%
- Vocational or technical training
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Securitas
MITIE
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Browse Indeed's database of 470 profiles for Security Officers in Portsmouth
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portsmouth: £39,561 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £36,636 – £42,719 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
Master's DegreeMaster of Business AdministrationDriving LicenceBusinessSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceOperations ManagementSecurity Officer/CCTV Operator
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQSIASkills
Organisational SkillsCCTVSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingRetail Security Officer
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
SecurityBTECFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalyticsProcessing Cash TransactionsSecurity Supervisor
Gosport
Licenses & certifications
Airway ManagementSIAFirst Aid CertificationEmergency MedicineDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSurveillanceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst AidCPRBank Staff worker
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CarePaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQ+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsDecision MakingPatient CareHospital ExperienceMaster at Arms
Fareham
Licenses & certifications
SecurityTeachingSTCW ConventionsMilitaryMaintenanceSkills
LeadershipSecurityFirst AidDecision MakingTraining & DevelopmentManagement
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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 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 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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