Security-Officers for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organisational Skills7%Customer Service6%Education level
Bachelor's degree33%High school diploma or GED28%Master's degree25%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years16%3-5 years12%Current company
MITIE Security
New Concept SecurityNew Concepts Security LimitedTime at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years23%2-5 years23%
Browse Indeed's database of 189 profiles for Security-Officers in Preston
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £41,097 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £35,560 – £47,495 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
S.I.A Licenced Security Officer/Guard
Preston
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFront-Of-House Security DutiesCustomer ServiceConstruction ExperienceComputer SkillsCSCS+7 moreSkills
Customer ServiceCustomer SupportCustomer InteractionDrivingSecurityNetworkingRelief Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCoachingFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationTeam Sports Coaching+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsIncident ResponseCrisis ManagementDecision MakingRisk AnalysisSecurity Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
AccountingCar up to 3.5 TonnesQuickbooksBookkeepingPayrollPost-Secondary Education Experience+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsAnalyticsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelDoor Security Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSecurityFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationPositive Behaviour Support Strategies+5 moreSkills
SecurityIncident ManagementConflict ManagementCrisis InterventionSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingEvent Security Officer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCCTVSecurityFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
SIAFirst Aid CertificationCCTVSecurityDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationSecurity 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, organisational skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security officer?
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: relief officer, event security officer and door security officer.
What level of education is common for a security officer?
Bachelor's degree 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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