Security Officers for hire in Southampton
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Most popular skills
Customer Service13%Communication Skills10%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Master's degree27%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years18%3-5 years18%Current company
MITIE Security
Mitie
SES Security
Time at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years23%2-5 years23%
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Last updated: 27 Jul 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Southampton: £39,127 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £34,956 – £43,795 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesHealth and Safety ExperienceProject Health and Safety ManagementHealth and Safety AuditsIncident InvestigationHazard AnalysisSkills
Microsoft AccessCommunication SkillsAccess Control SystemsAccess Control MonitoringRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentSecurity Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSIAFirst Aid CertificationConstruction ExperienceDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceFirst Aid CertificationTime ManagementManual HandlingCommunication SkillsSecurity Officer, CCtv controler
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
NVQSIAFirst Aid CertificationCare CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Food HandlingInfection Prevention & ControlCustomer ServiceStudent Safety/Security Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsCash HandlingMicrosoft WordSurveillanceReport WritingOffice Admin
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
NVQFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceMicrosoft OfficeSkills
Office ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeMentoringCustomer Relationship ManagementPayrollPort Security Officer
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
BTECSIAFirst Aid CertificationCompTIA Security+Skills
LeadershipBilingualRomanianEnglishSIACompTIA Security+
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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, 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: office admin, security officer G4S and port 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 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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