Security Officers for hire in Wigan

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service13%
    Communication Skills9%
    Organisational Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED57%
    Bachelor's degree15%
    Vocational or technical training15%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year4%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years8%
  • Current company

    ASDA
    Carlisle support service
    Kingdom security
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year17%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years37%

Browse Indeed's database of 145 profiles for Security Officers in Wigan

Last updated: 17 Jul 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wigan: £39,166 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £34,629£44,298 yearly

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  • Security Officer

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECDementia CareSIAFirst Aid CertificationMentoringOrganisational Skills

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceTeam ManagementOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Word
  • Event Security Officer

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSSIAFirst Aid CertificationConstruction ExperienceCSCS Labourer

    Skills

    Hand ToolsPower ToolsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceConstruction ExperienceManual Handling
  • Security Officer

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECFirst Aid CertificationNVQBusinessBusiness Management

    Skills

    StockingCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsComputer Literacy
  • Security Controller

    Leigh

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceSIADrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Microsoft WordEmployee RelationsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceReport Writing
  • Retail Security Guard

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    SIAFirst Aid CertificationCertificate in Coaching Football

    Skills

    NVQFootball CoachingSports CoachingAccountingOrganisational SkillsCustomer Service
  • Security Officer

    Wigan

    Licenses & certifications

    SIADrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceVan DriverCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime Management

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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 58 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: event security officer, retail security guard and claims advisor.

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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