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Most popular skills

Customer Service 13%
Microsoft Word 8%
Communication Skills 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 49%
Vocational or technical training 23%
Bachelor's degree 20%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 26%

Current company

MITIE Security
Mitie
Total Security Services

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 15%
1-2 years 30%
2-5 years 33%

Browse Indeed's database of 182 profiles for Security Officers in Reading

Last updated: 30 Jun 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £40,007 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,998£50,021 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Control Room Operator

Reading

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationNVQSIADriving Licence

Skills

Time ManagementDrivingCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Experience

Security Officer

Reading

Licenses & certifications

SIAFirst Aid Certification

Skills

SIACCTVSurveillanceCommunication SkillsFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention

Security Officer

Reading

Licenses & certifications

SIAFirst Aid Certification

Skills

Customer SupportMicrosoft WordRetail ManagementWarehouse ExperienceCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Excel

Security officer

Reading

Licenses & certifications

SIADriving Licence

Skills

Microsoft WordCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelCash HandlingTyping

Mobile Security Officer

Tilehurst

Licenses & certifications

SIADriving Licence

Skills

Customer ServiceEnglish

Security Officer

Reading

Licenses & certifications

SIA

Skills

StockingMicrosoft WordTypingDrivingEnglishCustomer Service

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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 57 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: customer service, microsoft word and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a security officer?

Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: SIA, First Aid Certification and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to security officers?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: control room operator and mobile security officer.

What level of education is common for a security officer?

High school diploma or GED 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 11 years of professional experience.

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