Security Guards for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Customer Service8%Security8%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Vocational or technical training32%Master's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Securitas
Mitie Security Ltd
Savills
Time at current job
2-5 years67%Less than a year17%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 209 profiles for Security Guards in Reading
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £27,743 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £35,232 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
SecurityEDIFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationTransport ExperienceSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceTraining & DevelopmentSecurity Officer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCCTVFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIADriving LicenceCCTV Monitoring+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceTypingSecurityMicrosoft WordSecurity Officer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationSIAFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLinkedinHTTPSSecurityCustomer ServiceSecurity Officer
Woodley
Licenses & certifications
CCTVConflict ManagementFirst Aid ResponseDefibrillatorsSurveillanceRecord Keeping+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsInventory ControlSystem AdministrationStakeholder LiaisonSecurity Guard ( Contract Escort)
Earley
Licenses & certifications
CCTVCSCSNumeracyCategory C LicenceFirst Aid CertificationSIA+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCCTVSIAFirst AidLogisticsSecurity Manager
Reading
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipAccess Control SystemsCCTVMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
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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 72 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: 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, service technician T2 and security guard ( contract escort).
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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