Security-Officers for hire in Wigan
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Most popular skills
Customer Service10%Communication Skills9%Organisational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years4%3-5 years14%Current company
G4S
Mitie
OCS Group
Time at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years12%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 230 profiles for Security-Officers in Wigan
Last updated: 15 Aug 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £39,839 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £35,370 – £44,872 yearly
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Security Officer
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAReach TruckDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsReport WritingSecurityCustomer ServiceRetail Security Guard
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityCoachingFirst AidFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIASkills
NVQOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCoachingFootball CoachingSports CoachingDoor Supervisor
Warrington
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst AidFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst Aid CertificationSIASkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipWarehouse ExperienceFirst AidSecurity
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationSIANVQSkills
Organisational SkillsSecurityCash HandlingCustomer ServiceFirst AidPhysical InterventionSecurity Controller
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingManagementSecurity Officer
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord Processing
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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 62 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 Security.
What are some job titles related to security-officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security-officers include: door supervisor, retail security guard 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 11 years of professional experience.
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