Security Officers for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13%
- Vocational or technical training
- 4%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 71%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $68,732 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,703 – $89,635 yearly
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Security Officer & Supervisor
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementGuard CardEMT CertificationTS/SCIOSHA 10+18 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecurity Shift Manager
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourLoss Prevention QualifiedArmed Security LicenseAssociate Safety Professional+7 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSocial Media ManagementSecurity Officer
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceArmed security Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CClass EFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDetailingBuffingSecurity Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationCPRCDL aNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipManagementTrainingInventory ControlSecurity Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityPERC CardAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL a+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsIncident ReportingAccess Control SystemsSurveillance
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Guard Card, Driver's License and CPR.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: site security supervisor, security officer & supervisor and public safety 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 St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 11 years of professional experience.
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