Security Guards for hire in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Customer Service
- 10%
- Security
- 10%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 44%
- High school diploma or GED
- 19%
- Master's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Securitas
Certis Group
Leidos
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 80%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 118 profiles for Security Guards in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: $114,556 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $85,829 – $152,898 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Event and Incident coordinator
Giralang, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFull Driver LicenceCertificate IIWorking with Vulnerable People RegistrationCertificate II in Security OperationsCertificate ISkills
Computer OperationCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyClient ServicesSecurityComputer SkillsSecurity Supervisor
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB40520)LeadershipFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IICertificate III in Security OperationsCertificate III+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsProductivity SoftwareComputer LiteracySecurity Guard/Crowd Controller
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Vulnerable People RegistrationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)SASSecurity LicenceSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportBilingualMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingOperations Manager
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Vulnerable People RegistrationWorking with Children CheckConstruction Induction Card (White Card)ASIC+2 moreSkills
LeadershipSecurityComplianceOperations ManagementIncident ManagementIncident InvestigationSecurity Officer
Phillip, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Vulnerable People RegistrationNational Police CheckRSACPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPhysical Security Incident ResponseBilingualSurveillance OperationsReport PreparationConstruction Labourer
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationRCGConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Confined Space Entry+2 moreSkills
Construction Site ExperienceConstruction ExperienceLandscapingWarehouse ExperienceSecurityPacking
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What's the average time to fill a security guard role?
The average time to fill a security guard role is 227 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security guard include: communication skills, customer service and security.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: First Aid Certification, Certificate II and Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: security officer, security supervisor and event and incident coordinator.
What level of education is common for a security guard?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a security guard in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 7 years of professional experience.
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