Security Officers for hire in Tampa, FL
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5,429
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 68%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
- Associate's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Allied Universal
Tampa General Hospital
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tampa, FL: $65,780 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,732 – $85,291 yearly
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Security Officer
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAlarm Installer LicenseClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSecurityAllied Universal Security Officer
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCleaningFire Watch
Brandon, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardConfined Space CertificationRadar Observer EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipManagementCustomer ServiceSecurity Professional
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecuritySalesInternational mall security supervisor
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityBaton PermitDriver's LicenseCPRClass G Security+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecurityWriting SkillsMicrosoft WordSecurity Officer
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportTraining & DevelopmentTraining
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Guard Card, Class D Security 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: allied universal security officer, fire watch and international mall security 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 Tampa, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 7 years of professional experience.
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