Security Officers for hire in Lexington, KY
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 69%
- Associate's degree
- 14%
- Master's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Garda world
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 44%
- 2-5 years
- 44%
- Less than a year
- 11%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $59,815 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,100 – $84,985 yearly
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Security Officer
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadership5SSecurity Officer
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Class DClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenCorrectional Officer
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingIncident ManagementSecurity Field Supervisor
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityBaton PermitDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFacilities ManagementFacilities MaintenanceSecurity Operations Manager (Client Site: Amgen Louisville Distribution Center)
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
AEDOC CertificationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+2 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSecurity Officer
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOTRMachine Operation
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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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Driver's License, CPR 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 operations manager (client site: amgen louisville distribution center) and correctional 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 Lexington, KY, 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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