Security Officer (N)

Securitas; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Securitas in Reading is recruiting a Security Officer for a secure site. You will join a professional team, maintaining safety, managing access, and delivering a welcoming, professional presence on site during daytime hours.

This long-term role offers stability with consistent daytime shifts, no night shifts or weekend work, and a competitive rate of pay. Training and career progression opportunities are available within the company.

Qualifications

• 5 year checkable work and/or education history.
• Eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Professional and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Customer service

Calm under pressure

5-year history

Job description

At Securitas, we’re dedicated to protecting what matters most. With over 300,000 employees worldwide, we offer innovative security solutions tailored to each client’s needs. From on-site officers to advanced surveillance, we use the latest technology to deliver top-tier protection.

Be part of a trusted team, where your contribution makes a real difference in safeguarding people, assets, and information. Join us today and help create safer environments for businesses and communities!

Job Description

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

• 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

• Full uniform provided
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities

See a different world with Securitas UK

You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
• Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).

Keen to take the next step...

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.