Security Officers for hire in Southampton

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    426

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • 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 Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Office Admin

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesInformation SecurityDrivingProductivity SoftwareEnglishFirst Aid

    Skills

    SecurityOffice ExperienceManagementAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Security Officer

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidAir Transport ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationDriving

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPhone EtiquetteTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCustomer Service
  • 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

    ForkliftSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementProblem ManagementOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementCustomer Service
  • Port Security Officer - Cruise Ships

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    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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