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
- 42%
- Bachelor's degree
- 31%
- Master's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
Kuehne + Nagel
chubb
MSS Security
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $77,324 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $121,610 yearly
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Armed Guard Security Officer
Glenroy, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIFirst Aid CertificationCertificate III in Security OperationsCertificate IIICertificate II in Security OperationsSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceBusiness EtiquetteRespectful CommunicationSecurity Guard (Bars & Venues)
Campbellfield, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver Licence – VictoriaDriver Licence – VictoriaCertificate IIWorking with Children CheckConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+4 moreSkills
LeadershipSurveillance OperationsCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceCrowd Incident ManagementTeam LeadershipSecurity Officer
Preston, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver Licence – VictoriaFull Driver LicenceDriver Licence – VictoriaFirst Aid CertificationSecurity LicenceSkills
Time ManagementCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServicePhysical Access ControlPatrollingIncident ResponseSecurity Officer
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Community ServicesDiploma of Community ServicesCertificate IICertificate II in Security OperationsDiplomaSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAccess Control MonitoringPhysical Access ControlPatrollingDe-Escalation TechniquesSECURITY OFFICER
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Diploma of Information TechnologyFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCPR CertificationDiplomaInformation TechnologySkills
AV CCTV System OperationCCTVCCTV SurveillanceSecurity System MonitoringEmergency ResponsePatrollingSECURITY OFFICER
Preston, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeBachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceSkills
Report WritingIncident ReportingSecurity LicenceSecurityComputer Skills
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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 Security Licence.
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 OFFICER 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 4 years of professional experience.
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