Security-Guards for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Customer Service9%Communication Skills9%Security6%Education level
Vocational or technical training36%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years6%3-5 years18%Current company
Mitie Security
Mitie
Vigilant Security ServicesTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years24%2-5 years36%
Browse Indeed's database of 195 profiles for Security-Guards in Reading
Last updated: 3 Sept 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
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingSecurityFirst AidPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)SIA+5 moreSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipShift ManagementSupervising ExperienceTeam ManagementIncident ManagementSecurity Guard
Reading
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceClamp Truck+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLoad & UnloadDriving LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesForkliftSecurity Officer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCCTVSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIA+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceTypingSecurityMicrosoft WordHEAD DOORMAN
Reading
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationSIAPersonal LicenceSkills
First Aid CertificationSIAPersonal LicenceFirst AidSecurityCustomer ServiceActing Police Sergeant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationEnglishSkills
SIACommunication SkillsSecurityRecruitment ExperienceRecruitingInterviewingSecurity Officer (Part-Time)
Reading
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADrivingDriving LicenceCare CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsEmergency ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipRisk AnalysisWorking with Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
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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 75 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 security.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security-guards include: SIA, First Aid and First Aid Certification.
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 HEAD DOORMAN.
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 Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security-guards have 11 years of professional experience.
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