Security Officers for hire in Madison, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership6%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years18%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Per Mar Security
Time at current job
2-5 years36%Less than a year33%1-2 years22%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $74,171 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,383 – $94,228 yearly
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Security Officer Supervisor
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSchool Bus Endorsement+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingSecuritySecurity Officer (Event & Venue Operations)
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Certified Information Systems AuditorGuard CardDriver's LicensePERC CardArmed Security LicenseConcealed Carry Permit+13 moreSkills
Public SpeakingPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMaterials HandlingSecurity Officer
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTower ClimbingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationSecurity Professional
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CDL BCDLLife Insurance LicenseSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementPERC Card+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceArmed Security Guard
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSecurity Guard
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceShipping & ReceivingReceiving ShipmentsCustomer Support
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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 49 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security officer?
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 officer (event & venue operations), unarmed security officer and security officer 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 Madison, WI, 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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