Security Officers for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills6%Security5%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training15%Master's degree12%Years of experience
6-10 years50%3-5 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Savills
Mitie
Securitas
Time at current job
Less than a year56%1-2 years22%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 227 profiles for Security Officers in Wakefield
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £38,090 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £36,152 – £40,131 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Detention Officer
Dewsbury
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Skills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteSecurity Officer
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsReport WritingFirst AidSecurity Officer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CCTVCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareFGH Security Supervisor
West Yorkshire
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringSecurityController
Pontefract
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeLevel 3 in Customer ServiceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationRisk AssessmentDog Handling Patrols+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFirst Aid AdministrationManagementInventory ControlCivil Enforcement Officer
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAPivot Steer TrucksDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsDriving LicenceSecurityCCTVIncident ReportingSurveillance
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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 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, organisational skills and security.
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: FGH security supervisor, SIA security officer and security officer/cctv operator.
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 7 years of professional experience.
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