- Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property
Security officer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Security officers make sure that buildings, valuables and people are safe and secure.
Security officers typically work around 37 to 48 hours per week.
As a Security officer you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
| Average salary |
| 26,691 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Security officer
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27,659 GBP
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25,936 GBP
Average salary for part-time Security officer
Average salary for full-time Security officer
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14,113 GBP
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13,825 GBP
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15,978 GBP
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26,691 GBP
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Salary over time for Security officer
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23,925 GBP
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24,568 GBP
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24,611 GBP
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25,792 GBP
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26,777 GBP
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27,545 GBP
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26,691 GBP
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27,307 GBP
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27,963 GBP
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Things to highlight for your Security officer interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
