Security Officers for hire in Wigan
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291
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Security
- 8%
- Organisational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 57%
- Vocational or technical training
- 23%
- Master's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Securitas
NHS Professionals Ltd
ASDA
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 291 profiles for Security Officers in Wigan
Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £39,712 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £36,898 – £42,740 yearly
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Security Officer/warehouse operative
Newton-le-Willows
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFirst AidForkliftSIAMobile Supervisor
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationSIAFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSecurityIncident ResponseCCTVSurveillanceSecurity Controller
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceSIADrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingManagementSecurity Officer
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSecurity Officer
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
BTECFirst Aid CertificationNVQBusinessBusiness ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsSecurityStockingCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSecurity Officer / Site Supervisor
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentSurveillanceSecurityRoute Planning
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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 61 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, security 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 supervisor, security officer/warehouse operative and security controller.
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 Wigan, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 15 years of professional experience.
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