Security Officers for hire in Sunderland

Find security officers who protect premises, maintain safety protocols, and respond swiftly to emergencies while demonstrating strong communication and observation skills. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Sunderland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    310

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Customer Service
    8%
    Organisational Skills
    8%

  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    38%
    Master's degree
    29%
    Vocational or technical training
    21%

  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    40%
    More than 10 years
    40%
    Less than a year
    10%

  • Current company

    • Mitie
    • G4S
    • ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES

  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%
    More than 5 years
    33%

Browse Indeed's database of 310 profiles for Security Officers in Sunderland

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sunderland: £38,815 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £34,354 – £43,854 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Security Officer

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSecurityCustomer ServiceSurveillance

  • 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

  • Officer Development Lead

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVFirst Aid CertificationSIANVQDriving LicenceEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL Foundation+3 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsMentoringSIASecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCustomer Service

  • Security Officer

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipBilingualAccess Control SystemsUkrainian

  • Security site Manager

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVSecurityBTECFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIA+4 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipSecurityRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentExecutive Support Experience

  • Security Professional

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSIASecuritySurveillanceIncident ResponseDe-Escalation Techniques

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.

Professional

🔥 Best for most teams

Ideal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams

£325£260per month*Save £780
Start free trial§

Upgrade to Enterprise anytime as your team scales

  • Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
  • Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
  • It works daily, even when you’re offline
  • Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
  • Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
  • 100 contacts per month
  • Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
  • Get access to candidate engagement insights
  • Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists

§Terms and conditions apply

*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change

**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month

Not looking for sourcing candidates?

Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally

University of Oxford logo
Microsoft logo
Burger King logo
Nokia logo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?

Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.

Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?

Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.

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, 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 Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to security officers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: security site manager, officer development lead and security professional.

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 9 years of professional experience.

Browse related occupations

Browse related locations

Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today

*Terms and conditions apply