Security Officers for hire in Newark, DE
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Supervising Experience10%Leadership10%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Bachelor's degree15%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years8%6-10 years36%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Allied Universal Security Services, Systems and Solutions
Time at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years27%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, DE: $69,045 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,249 – $79,127 yearly
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Security Officer
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard Card10 Key TypingDriver's LicensePERC CardArmed Security License+11 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSecurity Officer
Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSORADriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServicePhone Customer SupportPublic Safety Officer
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Class DSix Sigma CertificationPERC CardClean Driving RecordIATTWIC Card+19 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHTTPSLeadershipCleared Security Officer
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeComputer SkillsProductivity SoftwarePublic Safety Officer
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurity
Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIEPA 608 Technician CertificationDriver's License+9 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceMicrosoft Excel
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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, supervising experience and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security officer?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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: public safety officer, cleared security officer and security account manager.
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 Newark, DE, 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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