Security-Officers for hire in Portsmouth
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Customer Service9%Security8%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Bachelor's degree22%Vocational or technical training20%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%Less than a year10%3-5 years10%Current company
MITIE Security
Mitie
Securitas
Time at current job
2-5 years56%1-2 years33%Less than a year11%
Browse Indeed's database of 345 profiles for Security-Officers in Portsmouth
Last updated: 12 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 Officer/CCTV Operator
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQSIASkills
Organisational SkillsCCTVSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingPublic & Personal Safety Trainer
Fareham
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationMicrobiologyHACCP+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyContinuous ImprovementComputer SkillsSecurity Operative/Event Supervisor/Safety Steward
Gosport
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAPhysical Intervention+2 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeClose Protection Officer
Waterlooville
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid at WorkBTECFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid Certification+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSecurityIncident ManagementCCTVSurveillanceSecurity 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, security officer/cctv operator and security operative/event supervisor/safety steward.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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