Security Officers for hire in Cincinnati, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Leadership9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Bachelor's degree14%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
3-5 years16%6-10 years34%More than 10 years50%Current company
Securitas
Inter-Con Security Systems
Sunstates Security
Time at current job
Less than a year34%1-2 years39%2-5 years16%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,258 profiles for Security Officers in Cincinnati, OH
Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cincinnati, OH: $60,879 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,338 – $83,589 yearly
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Security Guard
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCNASkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingHospital ExperienceHouse Cleaning AssistanceSecurity Officer
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSecurity Officer
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Quality TechnicianCompTIA Security+OSHA 10Molder CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipEnhanced Security Officer
Covington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
AEDServsafe Food Handler CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceSecurity Officer
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLifeguard ExperienceLeadershipSecurity Officer (Full-time)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardChild Development Associate CertificationFood Safety CertificationHeartsaver CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+16 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational Skills
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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, 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, 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: security officer (full-time), public safety officer and security guard.
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 Cincinnati, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 10 years of professional experience.
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