Security Officers for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Customer Service14%Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Vocational or technical training16%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years6%3-5 years18%Current company
Hallmark SecurityWilson James
4 Site Security
Time at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years11%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 167 profiles for Security Officers in Wakefield
Last updated: 27 Jul 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £37,732 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £36,042 – £39,502 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Site Security Officer
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Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationReport WritingDriving LicenceTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeSkills
Computer SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelSupervising ExperienceReport WritingSecurity Officer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSIAFirst Aid CertificationPythonCertificate in Coaching FootballSkills
NumeracyCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft ExcelSecurity Officer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSIAFirst Aid CertificationPythonCertificate in Coaching FootballSkills
CCTVReport WritingCustomer ServiceFirst AidDriving LicenceRetail Security Officer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
NVQFirst Aid CertificationSIAGCSESkills
Customer ServiceCustomer SupportOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSIAFirst Aid CertificationPlasteringSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceLoss PreventionComputer LiteracyReport WritingSurveillanceSecurity Monitoring Operator
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSIAFirst Aid CertificationCertificate in Coaching FootballSkills
Customer ServiceHelp DeskProject CoordinationLeadershipCommunication Skills
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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 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 operative, security monitoring operator and security guard.
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 Wakefield, 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.
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