Security Officers for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 74%
- Associate's degree
- 17%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Allied Universal
Walmart
Live Nation
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 13, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $66,965 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,842 – $91,812 yearly
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Security Officer
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationClass G SecurityAct 235+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Officer
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDCDLClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPassenger Endorsement+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecurity Officer
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRClass G SecurityPeace Officer Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCleaningSurveillanceSecurity Officer
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedTIPSDriver's License+9 moreSkills
MEDENTAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAgricultureSecurity Officer
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
FCAWDriver's LicenseFlux-Cored WeldingWelding CertificationWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipFabricationAssemblySecurity Officer
Lackawanna, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingSecurityComputer OperationComputer Literacy
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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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Guard Card, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: unarmed security officer, security guard and armed security officer/supervisor.
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 Buffalo, NY, 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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