Security Officers for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Customer Service9%Communication Skills8%Organisational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Master's degree21%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
MITIE Security
Mk securityActive Security Solutions
Time at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years27%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 187 profiles for Security Officers in Preston
Last updated: 5 Aug 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £40,963 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £35,268 – £47,577 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Computer RepairSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointSkills
DrivingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerpointCustomer ServiceStockingSecurity Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with Substance Use DisordersSecurityFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCare PlansManagementTeam ManagementPrisoner Custody Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
BTECCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsNVQDriving LicenceOrganisational SkillsLeadershipSafeguarding ProceduresSecurity Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Access Control SystemsCCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringSecurityIncident ReportingSecurity officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Level 2 in Professional CookeryFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIANVQFirst Aid CertificationSkills
First Aid CertificationSIACommunication SkillsFirst AidSAPMicrosoft Office SuiteAirport Security Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
DancingFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationBalletCabin ServicesSkills
SalesRetail SalesCash HandlingCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsOrganisational Skills
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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 60 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: customer service, communication skills and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security officer?
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: hospital security officer and prisoner custody officer.
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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 17 years of professional experience.
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