Security Guard Jobs

Browse 203 live Security Guard vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Security Guards protect people, property and sites — checking IDs, monitoring CCTV, patrolling and responding to alarms. Roles in licensed sectors (events, retail, manned guarding) require an SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence. Permanent shifts and four-on-four-off rotations are most common.

Louisa LoweBy Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace

Security Guard salary in the UK

£26,000 – £30,000
Typical annual salary range
Based on 79 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)
£27,000
Median pay
Per year
203
Live vacancies
UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Security Guard listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

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