Security-Officers for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Customer Service8%Organisational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED37%Bachelor's degree34%Master's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%Less than a year30%6-10 years20%Current company
MITIE Security
ASDA
Active Security Solutions
Time at current job
Less than a year57%1-2 years14%2-5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 183 profiles for Security-Officers in Preston
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £40,823 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £35,416 – £47,056 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingCar up to 3.5 TonnesMicrosoft ExcelWindowsComputer SkillsMicrosoft Powerpoint+9 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementDrivingMicrosoft WordSecurity Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordSecurity officer\door supervisor
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CSCSNumeracyCustomer SupportFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAsbestos AwarenessOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceNumeracyClose Protection Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADrivingFirst Aid at Work Certificate+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentRetail Security Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAFundamental British Values GuidancePrevent Duty GuidanceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceFront DeskSalesRetail SalesSecurity Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with Substance Use DisordersSecurityFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid Certification+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCare PlansManagementTeam Management
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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 organisational skills.
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: door security officer, security officer\door supervisor and retail security 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 13 years of professional experience.
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