Security Guards for hire in Melbourne, Victoria

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  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    10%
    Security
    9%
    Communication Skills
    8%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    44%
    Bachelor's degree
    31%
    High school diploma or GED
    17%

  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    20%
    More than 10 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • G4S
    • NIKE
    • Kuehne + Nagel

  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    1-2 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

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Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $77,181 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $118,648 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Armed Guard Security Officer

    Glenroy, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IIFirst Aid CertificationCertificate III in Security OperationsCertificate IIICertificate II in Security Operations

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceBusiness EtiquetteRespectful Communication

  • LOSS PREVENTION SPECIALIST

    Melbourne, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    SecurityCCTVRetail SalesLeadershipTravel ArrangementsTravel Scheduling

  • Security Guard

    Tullamarine, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Full Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckNational Police CheckCPR Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementKitchen ExperienceCashieringCash HandlingSecurityCCTV

  • Security Officer

    Melbourne, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Community ServicesDiploma of Community ServicesCertificate IICertificate II in Security OperationsDiploma

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsAccess Control MonitoringPhysical Access ControlPatrollingDe-Escalation Techniques

  • SECURITY OFFICER

    Melbourne, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Diploma of Information TechnologyFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCPR CertificationDiplomaInformation Technology

    Skills

    AV CCTV System OperationCCTVCCTV SurveillanceSecurity System MonitoringEmergency ResponsePatrolling

  • SECURITY OFFICER / LOSS PREVENTION & CORPORATE

    Richmond, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver Licence – VictoriaDriver Licence – VictoriaFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIWorking with Children CheckResponsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) – Victoria+2 more

    Skills

    Security Alarm ResponseControl Room OperationsDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationConflict ManagementCCTV

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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: customer service, security and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?

Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: First Aid Certification, Driver Licence – Victoria and Certificate II.

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, LOSS PREVENTION SPECIALIST and armed guard security officer.

What level of education is common for a security guard?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a security guard in Melbourne, Victoria, 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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