Security Officers for hire in Southampton
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organisational Skills
- 8%
- Customer Service
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 34%
- Bachelor's degree
- 26%
- Vocational or technical training
- 23%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 60%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Mitie
MITIE Security Ltd
Total Security Services (TSS) LTD
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- 2-5 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 518 profiles for Security Officers in Southampton
Last updated: 28 Oct 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Southampton: £39,456 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £35,129 – £44,316 yearly
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Senior Security Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIARisk AssessmentPersonal LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordResponse Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Technical TheatreSound EngineeringPerforming Arts ExperienceStage ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementManagementCustomer ServiceProject ManagementSECURITY & CLOSE PROTECTION OFFICER
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSecurity Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceCCTV MonitoringSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSecurity Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLoss PreventionSurveillanceSecurity Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
BTECFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateFood ProductionSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceServingBilingualDriving Licence
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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 security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: SIA, Driving Licence and First Aid Certification.
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, response officer and SECURITY & CLOSE PROTECTION 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 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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