Security Officers for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Leadership
- 11%
- Time Management
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 65%
- Associate's degree
- 15%
- Vocational or technical training
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $68,661 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,216 – $83,862 yearly
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Security officers
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
EMT CertificationmacOSCertified Pool OperatorCompTIA Server+IATApple Certified Mac Technician+27 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSecurity Officer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard Officer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
CMHCEMR/EHRCTRSCertified Nursing Assistant IIATR-BCEMR Systems+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingArmed Security Officer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardOC CertificationSpecial Access ProgramFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceSecurity Officer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseAEDGuard CardOC CertificationTaserBaton Permit+5 moreSkills
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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 51 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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Guard Card, Driver's License and CPR.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: police officer-certified police officer, security guard and security officers.
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 Albuquerque, NM, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 18 years of professional experience.
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