Security Officers for hire in Charleston, SC
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15%
- Associate's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
GardaWorld
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, SC: $67,500 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,798 – $83,146 yearly
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Armed Security Officer/Supervisor
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+5 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSecurity Officer
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationPERC CardCaregiver CertificationCertified Medical AssistantCNAAED+19 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsArmed Security Professional
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSecurityEmergency ManagementSurveillanceSecurity Officer
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSecurityLoss PreventionLaw EnforcementUnarmed Security Officer/Supervisor
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsDelivery DrivingDrivingSecurityUnloadingSecurity Officer
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseTWIC CardSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Register OperationsFood Service ExperienceCleaning
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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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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: armed security professional, unarmed security officer/supervisor and unarmed 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 Charleston, SC, 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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