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Most popular skills

Customer Service 12%
Communication Skills 8%
Organisational Skills 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 50%
Vocational or technical training 32%
Bachelor's degree 11%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 8%
1-2 years 12%
3-5 years 18%

Current company

OCS Group UK Ltd
Vigilant Security Services
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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 24%
1-2 years 14%
2-5 years 43%

Browse Indeed's database of 107 profiles for Security Guards in Reading

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £26,216 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £24,420£29,840 yearly

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SIA DOOR SUPERVISOR

Reading

Licenses & certifications

CSCSFirst Aid CertificationSIAConstructionCSCS Green CardMicrosoft Word

Skills

Computer SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime Management

Class 2 HGV Driver

Winnersh

Licenses & certifications

Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 Licence

Skills

Commercial DrivingDrivingLoad & UnloadDelivery Driver ExperienceFlatbedTruck Driving

PCV Coach Driver

Reading

Licenses & certifications

PCV LicenceDrivingDriving LicencePSV LicenceCategory D1 Licence

Skills

Warehouse ExperienceVan DriverDrivingElectrical ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceBus Driving

Detachment Commander

Reading

Licenses & certifications

JSPFirst Aid CertificationIncident ResponseMicrosoft Office

Skills

MilitaryEnglishBilingualGermanNepali

Security Officer

Reading

Licenses & certifications

CSCSSIADriving Licence

Skills

Customer ServiceTypingTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft WordSoldering

British Gurkha Soldier

Reading

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence

Skills

Microsoft OfficeMaintenanceLeadershipDrivingCCTVFirst Aid

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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 81 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, communication skills and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?

Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: SIA, First Aid Certification and Driving 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, pipe fitters mate and PCV coach driver.

What level of education is common for a security guard?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security guard in Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security guard?

Most security guards have 14 years of professional experience.

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