Security Officers for hire in Jacksonville, FL

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Time Management7%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED64%
    Associate's degree17%
    Bachelor's degree11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years90%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    Allied Universal
    First Coast Security
    Apollo security group
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years43%
    Less than a year29%
    1-2 years29%

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Last updated: Oct 11, 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $64,757 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $51,143 – $81,994 yearly

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  • Security Officer

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DCDLGuard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseCDL C+6 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSecurity
  • Security Officer

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Armed Security LicenseTWIC Card+10 more

    Skills

    LeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • School Security Officer

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DCPIGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Security Officer

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseTWIC Card+7 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational Skills
  • Security Officer

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityServsafeSecret ClearanceFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Security Officer

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementVan DriverVan Handling

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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, time management and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?

Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Class D Security, Driver's License 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: armed security officer / lead officer and school security 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 Jacksonville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security officer?

Most security officers have 17 years of professional experience.

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