Security-Officers for hire in Wigan
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Security8%Organisational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Vocational or technical training21%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
MITIE Security
OCS Group
Amulet (Churchill Security Solutions) LtdTime at current job
2-5 years57%More than 5 years43%
Browse Indeed's database of 207 profiles for Security-Officers in Wigan
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £40,043 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £35,771 – £44,825 yearly
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Security Officer
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecurity Officer
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceFood Hygiene Certificate+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceSupervising ExperienceTeam LeadershipPrison Officer
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Breathing Apparatus SetsBTECCar up to 3.5 TonnesConflict ManagementMediation ParticipationFire Safety+7 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecurity Assistant Manager
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationSecurityBTECFirst AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+2 moreSkills
Emergency ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsReport WritingSecurity Controller
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADrivingDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingManagementSecurity Officer
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQSIA+1 moreSkills
SIAOrganisational SkillsFirst AidCash HandlingCustomer ServiceSecurity
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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 60 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: security supervisor, door supervisor, CCTV operator, security supervisor, national control centre cover operator and retail security guard.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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