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
- 77%
- Vocational or technical training
- 8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
GardaWorld
Securitas
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $68,695 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,676 – $89,586 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Loss Prevention
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSecurity 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 ManagementPublic safety officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementPERC CardDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementEHSCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportArmed Security Officer/Supervisor
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Supply Chain ManagementEMT CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicensePERC CardArmed Security License+19 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingProtective Service Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDoD ExperienceBaton PermitDriver's LicensePERC CardArmed Security License+11 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingParalegal ExperienceTime ManagementSupervisor security Officer Metro Link
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitPERC Card+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft WordPasteurization
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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, 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 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: loss prevention, public safety officer and protective service 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 20 years of professional experience.
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