Security Officers for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $66,299 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,791 – $93,940 yearly
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Security Officer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationHCADriver's LicenseCaregiver CertificationState Tested Nursing Assistant+2 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementGeneral Manager (GM) Security
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsVehicle SpottingHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementVeterinary TerminologyArmed Security Officer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CriminologyOC CertificationGuard CardAct 120First Aid CertificationFirearms License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSurveillance EquipmentSecurity Officer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft WordSecurity Supervisor
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFlagger CertificationTS/SCIDriver's LicenseSecret ClearanceSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipTime ManagementPresentation 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 52 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 leadership.
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: security supervisor, general manager (gm) security and security lead.
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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 16 years of professional experience.
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