Security Officers for hire in Reading
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416
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Security
- 7%
- Customer Service
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 40%
- High school diploma or GED
- 40%
- Master's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Securitas
BALFOUR BEATTY
Mitie Security Ltd
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 416 profiles for Security Officers in Reading
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £40,955 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,887 – £51,001 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
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Reading
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIASkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementManual HandlingCustomer ServiceCCTVSecurity Supervisor
Reading
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipDiplomacyCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracySecurity Officer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurityMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft Office SuiteSecurity Officer
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationSIAFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
CCTVSecurityMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsReport WritingSecurity Officer/Relief Supervisor
Earley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementDrivingDriving Licence
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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 63 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 customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: SIA, First Aid Certification and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: security officer (faith community), security supervisor and security team leader.
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 Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 12 years of professional experience.
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