Security Officers for hire in Reading

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    406

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    7%
    Security
    7%
    Customer Service
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    47%
    Vocational or technical training
    25%
    Master's degree
    16%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    More than 10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Securitas
    • Mitie Security Ltd
    • IKEA
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    43%
    1-2 years
    29%
    Less than a year
    14%

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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £41,389 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £33,330 – £51,397 yearly
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  • Security Officer

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCCTVFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIADriving LicenceCCTV Monitoring+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceTypingSecurityMicrosoft Word
  • Security Officer

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVDBS Check ProcessingFirst Aid CertificationSIAPhysical InterventionConflict Management

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCCTVSurveillanceCCTV Monitoring
  • Security Supervisor

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipDiplomacyCustomer ServiceComputer Literacy
  • security night concierge

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsDriving LicenceOrganisational SkillsTeam Motivation LeadershipCustomer ServiceComputer Literacy
  • Security Officer/Relief Supervisor

    Earley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementDrivingDriving Licence
  • Security Officer

    Lower Earley

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceEnglish

    Skills

    Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsOperations ManagementForklift

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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 61 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 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: security supervisor, control room operative and security officer/relief supervisor.

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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