Security Officers for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
Bsi securityGardaWorld
Time at current job
Less than a year44%1-2 years44%2-5 years11%
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Last updated: Sep 28, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $66,811 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,110 – $92,782 yearly
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ELECTRICAL / INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardEPA CertificationDriver's LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseJourneyman License+15 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingSecurity 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
Cheektowaga, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingSecuritySite Security Manager
Cheektowaga, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationDriver's LicenseClass E+10 moreSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSecurity 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
CPIGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMechanic Experience
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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 48 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 CPR.
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 officer and ELECTRICAL / INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN.
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 30 years of professional experience.
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