Security-Officers for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Security6%Time Management5%Education level
Vocational or technical training50%High school diploma or GED36%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
Absolute QsecAir Niugini
BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE
Time at current job
Less than a year50%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: 8 Oct 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $103,200 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $88,282 – $120,640 yearly
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Manager
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceCertificate IIIRSASkills
SecurityCash HandlingOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsSalesTruck Driver
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationHC LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCleaningComputer SkillsMathsHand ToolsHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryCPR CertificationHR LicenceSkills
SecurityCleaningCCTVBus DrivingDrivingEnglishSALES & MERCHANDISING STAFF / RECEPTIONIST
Yorkeys Knob, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
Training & DevelopmentMentoringSalesMerchandisingSecurityAdministrative ExperienceRAMP AGENT
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceManual Driver LicenceSecurity LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsSafe Work PracticesOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceSafety Protocol AdherenceIncident Report ManagementIncident ReportingSite Warden
Edmonton, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceRider Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)+3 moreSkills
Occupational Safety AuditsCompliance Audits & AssessmentsCompliance Standards AuditingComplianceClient Relationship ManagementStakeholder Engagement
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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 49 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, security and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for security-officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security-officers include: First Aid Certification, Driver Licence and Certificate III.
What are some job titles related to security-officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security-officers include: caretaker/maintenance, RAMP AGENT and kitchen hand, cleaner.
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 Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security-officers have 9 years of professional experience.
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