Security Officers for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Leadership
- 11%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Allied Universal
Gardaworld
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Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $66,904 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,471 – $83,713 yearly
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Security Officer
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCash HandlingSecurity Officer
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationAsbestos CertificationOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSecurityCustomer ServiceSecurity Guard
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DBICSI CertificationMCTSFirearms LicensePERC Card+20 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingUnarmed Security Officer
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRPALSServsafe Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementPresentation SkillsSecurity officer
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsConflict ManagementSurveillanceO’brien security company
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA Type ICertified Pool OperatorJourneyman LicensePERC CardLow Voltage License+25 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess Experience
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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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: First Aid Certification, Guard Card and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: security guard, security officer (full-time) and unarmed 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 Milwaukee, WI, 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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