Security Officers for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Leadership
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 65%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17%
- Associate's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
G4S Solutions USA
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $56,659 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,927 – $69,898 yearly
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Security Supervisor/Officer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Salesforce AdministratorSSCPMCTSDriver's LicenseCCNP+10 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipSecurity Officer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Loss Prevention Qualified+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsManagementTime ManagementCorrectional Officer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBarbering License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementRetail Sales TransactionsAllied Universal Security Officer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CHHACertified Quality AuditorAEDFire Alarm LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMedical Office ExperienceSecurity Officer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Driver's License, Guard Card and AED.
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 officer, allied universal security officer and security supervisor/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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 15 years of professional experience.
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