Security Officers for hire in Gainesville, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Leadership10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
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Excelsior DefenseUF Health Shands Hospital
Time at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years28%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, FL: $64,310 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,196 – $80,783 yearly
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Law Enforcement Officer
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseConcealed Carry Permit+9 moreSkills
Supervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Officer
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms License+5 moreSkills
Customer ServiceCustomer SupportAdministrative ExperienceFront DeskClerical ExperienceOffice ExperienceSecurity Officer
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalGuard CardSHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalBaton PermitCertified Pool OperatorSenior Professional in Human Resources+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSecuritySecurity Officer
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipEnvironmental Services Team Member - Adult PACU
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityCorrectional Setting ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationFirearms License+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeJuvenile Detention Officer
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSecurityDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationSurveillance
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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, Class D Security and Guard Card.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: security / emergency response officer, law enforcement officer and security site 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 Gainesville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 14 years of professional experience.
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