Security Officers for hire in Wigan
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Security
- 8%
- Organisational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 53%
- Vocational or technical training
- 33%
- Master's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Securitas
Manchester Airport Group
Argenbright Security Europe Ltd
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 295 profiles for Security Officers in Wigan
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £39,677 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £36,916 – £42,645 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer/warehouse operative
Newton-le-Willows
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFirst AidForkliftSIASecurity Controller
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceSIADrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingManagementSecurity Officer
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQSIACustomer ServiceLevel 2 in Customer ServiceSkills
Organisational SkillsFirst AidSIACash HandlingCustomer ServiceSecurityClose Protection Officer
Horwich
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCCTVFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurityTypingStockingMicrosoft WordDoor Supervisor
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
CCTVNumeracyBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsAir ConditioningFirst Aid CertificationSIA+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsEvent Venues (Security Work Environments)SecurityAccess Control SystemsCCTVSecurity Officer
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
BTECFirst Aid CertificationNVQBusinessBusiness ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsSecurityStockingCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer 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 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, 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 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: retail security guard, door supervisor and security officer/warehouse operative.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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