Security Officers for hire in Southampton
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Most popular skills
Customer Service11%Communication Skills10%Organisational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Master's degree24%Vocational or technical training21%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years12%3-5 years12%Current company
MITIE Security
Total Security Services (TSS) LTD
Bidvest Noonan
Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years30%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 426 profiles for Security Officers in Southampton
Last updated: 5 Aug 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Southampton: £39,131 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £34,993 – £43,759 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Residential Support Worker in a children's home
Totton
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidNVQSIAFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteOffice Admin
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesInformation SecurityDrivingProductivity SoftwareEnglishFirst AidSkills
SecurityOffice ExperienceManagementAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteSecurity Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidAir Transport ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSkills
Communication SkillsPhone EtiquetteTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceSecurity officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIASkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordSecurity Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Time ManagementProblem ManagementOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementCustomer ServicePort Security Officer - Cruise Ships
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationSkills
LeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareWindowsCustomer 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 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 Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: residential support worker in a children's home, agency work and security personnel.
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 Southampton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 14 years of professional experience.
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