Security Officer

Job Description

🔒 Security Officer - Reading

📍 Reading

💷 £15.79 per hour

📅 Shift Patterns 

      Sat/Sun day and the Mon-Wed nights,

      Wed- Sun Day / Thurs-Sun Nights

Looking for a security role with a better work-life balance?

We're recruiting a Security Officer to join our team at a secure site in Reading.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a stable, long term role with consistent daytime hours, no night shifts, no weekend working, and a competitive rate of pay.

Whether you're an experienced Security Officer or looking to continue your career in the industry, you'll be joining a professional team where reliability, customer service, and safety are valued.

What you'll be doing

✅ Managing access for staff, visitors, and contractors

✅ Conducting site patrols and security checks

✅ Maintaining a safe and secure environment

✅ Responding to incidents and security concerns

✅ Completing reports and site documentation

✅ Providing a professional and welcoming presence on site

Qualifications

What we're looking for

✅ Valid SIA Licence

✅ Professional and reliable approach

✅ Strong communication and customer service skills

✅ Ability to remain calm under pressure

✅ 5 year checkable work and/or education history

✅ Eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance

Additional Information

What you'll receive

💷 £15.79 per hour

🕒 Guaranteed 42 hours per week

👔 Full uniform provided

📚 Ongoing training and development

📈 Career progression opportunities

🏦 Pension scheme

🛍️ Employee discounts

🌴 Paid holiday

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK! You're one step closer to joining a global team of 336,000+ colleagues who help make the world a safer place each and every day.

Here, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, which help guide how we operate and how our people experience work, each and every day! We have a promise too:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

So what you can expect 
Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully. We know applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. No matter the outcomes, you will always receive communication from us.

See an inclusive world

Inclusion isn’t a tick-box for us – it’s how we work. We know our strength comes from different perspectives, in every role and every team. We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you tell us you have a disability when you apply, and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, our Talent Team will guarantee you an interview.

Through our Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and more, our people drive real change. We celebrate diversity all year round with moments like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month – because seeing an inclusive world starts with how we show up every day.

See a rewarding world

We understand the importance of reward and recognition when it comes to our peoples work. From day one you're able to:

• Save More: Exclusive employee big brand discounts through STRIVE, Cycle to Work savings, Specsavers offers and free mortgage advice.
• Look After Your Health: Healthcare cash plans, dental cover plans, 24/7 GP access, mental wellbeing support and online dental advice.
• Plan for Your Future: Pension scheme, Payroll ISA and financial wellbeing resources to help you achieve your goals.
• Peace of Mind: Life assurance and support for you and your family when it matters most.

Take the next step your career journey 
Join a team that values you start your career with Securitas UK today.

Click ‘I’m Interested’ to see a different world.