Security Officers for hire in Galway, County Galway
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candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Security
- 13%
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Customer Service
- 8%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 53%
- Bachelor's degree
- 30%
- High school diploma or GED
- 10%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
OCS Ltd
OCS SECURITY
SOS Security
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 63%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 177 profiles for Security Officers in Galway
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Galway: €45,425 yearly
- Typical salaries range from €36,904 – €55,913 yearly
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Static Guard
Galway
Licenses & certifications
PSA LicenceB Driving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSecurityMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingComputer LiteracySenior Security Officer
Galway
Licenses & certifications
PSA LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Handling CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCCTVEscalation HandlingSecurityIncident ResponseShopping centre security officer
Galway
Licenses & certifications
PSA LicenceFirst Aid CertificationB Driving LicenceManual Handling CertificateSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationConflict ManagementSecurity
Galway
Licenses & certifications
PSA LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSecurity Officer
Galway
Licenses & certifications
Communication SkillsGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Incident ReportingConflict ManagementSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssemblyMaterials HandlingQuality ControlQuality InspectionSecurity Officer
Galway
Licenses & certifications
PSA LicenceManual Handling CertificateSkills
SecurityLoss PreventionCCTVIncident ReportingDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-Escalation
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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 66 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: security, communication skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: PSA Licence, Manual Handling Certificate 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: security guarding, shopping centre security officer and senior security officer.
What level of education is common for a security officer?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a security officer in Galway, County Galway, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 12 years of professional experience.
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