Security-Officers for hire in Southampton

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    403

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Organisational Skills8%
    Customer Service8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED29%
    Vocational or technical training26%
    Master's degree26%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years34%
    More than 10 years32%
    Less than a year12%
  • Current company

    Security Nation
    Lodge Security
    Mitie
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years32%
    1-2 years30%
    More than 5 years27%

Browse Indeed's database of 403 profiles for Security-Officers in Southampton

Last updated: 15 Sept 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southampton: £39,326 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £34,991£44,199 yearly

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  • Senior Security Officer

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationRisk AnalysisRisk Assessment+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Word
  • Security officer

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word
  • Security Officer

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationComputer Literacy+2 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLoss PreventionSurveillance
  • Security Officer

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneDBS Check ProcessingSecurityBTECCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid+6 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceServingDriving LicenceBilingual
  • Security Officer (Full-time)

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationNVQEnglish+1 more

    Skills

    Driving LicenceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving
  • Security Personnel

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Speech and Language Intervention SupportFirst AidNVQSIACustomer ServicePaediatric First Aid+1 more

    Skills

    NVQSIAOrganisational SkillsFirst AidSupervising ExperienceCustomer 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 61 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, Security 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: security officer – control room operations, security officer (full-time) 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 13 years of professional experience.

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