Security Officers for hire in Birmingham, AL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Time Management9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Bachelor's degree15%Associate's degree15%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years6%6-10 years28%Current company
Allied Universal
Security Engineers, Inc
SECURITY ENGINEERS INCTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years18%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Aug 16, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $55,491 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,606 – $69,032 yearly
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Security Officer
Forestdale, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBox TruckManagementFood Service ExperienceSecurity Officer
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPharmacy Technician ExperienceSecurity Officer
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantState Tested Nursing AssistantCNAAEDSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCorrectional Security Officer
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Certified Patient Care Technician/AssistantGuard CardPharmacy Technician CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseFirearms LicenseSkills
Word EmbeddingsDocumentation ToolsCPRBasic Life SupportPhone Call ManagementSecurityArmed Security Officer (Full-time)
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Development Center ExperienceClass DAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsComputer OperationWord ProcessingWriting SkillsComputer SkillsProductivity SoftwareUnarmed Security Officer
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Food SafetyCookingFood Service ExperienceFood PreparationMicrosoft WordWord Processing
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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 50 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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Security Officer?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Driver's License, Guard Card and Firearms License.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: armed security officer (full-time), unarmed security officer and correctional security officer.
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 Birmingham, AL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Security Officer?
Most security officers have 12 years of professional experience.
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