Security-Officers for hire in Sunderland

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Customer Service8%
    Organisational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED28%
    Master's degree26%
    Bachelor's degree23%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years50%
    More than 10 years40%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    MITIE Security
    Ocs
    SecuriGroup Ltd
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years57%
    Less than a year14%
    1-2 years14%

Browse Indeed's database of 206 profiles for Security-Officers in Sunderland

Last updated: 3 Oct 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sunderland: £38,800 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £34,145 – £44,090 yearly

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  • Security Officer

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Front-Of-House Security DutiesLevel 2 in Customer ServiceLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateEnglishLevel 2 in Food SafetyLevel 3 in Health & Social Care+8 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingStocking
  • Security Officer

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving+2 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipIncident ReportingFirst AidIncident Reporting Preparation
  • Security Guard

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentIncident Reporting
  • Security Officer

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSecuritySafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringSecurityIncident Documentation
  • Security Officer

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSalesMarketingSocial Media MarketingCare Home
  • Security Officer

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Data AnalyticsFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationAnalyticsCPRData Analysis Skills+2 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPower BIData Visualization Software ProficiencyDashboard Visualisation

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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: communication skills, customer service and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for security-officers?

Common licenses or certifications for security-officers include: SIA, First Aid Certification 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: door supervisor, security guard and retail 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 Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security officer?

Most security-officers have 11 years of professional experience.

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