Security Officers for hire in Charleston, WV
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Leadership9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years48%6-10 years30%3-5 years14%Current company
Security AmericaAllied Universal
Cramer Security and InvestigationsTime at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 534 profiles for Security Officers in Charleston, WV
Last updated: Sep 13, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, WV: $54,183 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,281 – $88,212 yearly
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Security Officer
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceSecurity Supervisor
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Architecture LicenseCHHAFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCleaningSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecuritySurveillanceSecurity Officer
Dunbar, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRMassage Therapy LicenseLicensed Massage Therapist+1 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsComputer OperationPhone CommunicationSecurity Officer
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTruck Driver/ logistics supervisor
Cross Lanes, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftExcavationLoader OperationDriver's LicenseExcavatorEarthmoving+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementAssemblyMechanical KnowledgeSchedule ManagementQuality InspectionQuality AssuranceSecurity Guard
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSecurityMicrosoft Word
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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 49 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security officer?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Driver's License, CPR 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: security supervisor, security guard and truck driver/ logistics 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 Charleston, WV, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 19 years of professional experience.
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