Security operations Work, Jobs in Reading, Eng (with Salaries)

Security Controller x3
University of Reading —Reading
- £26,707 - £33,378 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- University
- Communication skills
10d
Site Security Manager
Wilson James —Reading
- £53,311 a year
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Training & development
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Data Centre Technician , Data Centre Operations
Amazon Data Services UK Limited —Slough
- 12 hour shift
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Communications SPOC (Specific Point of Contact) - SIU (Sensitive Intelligence Unit) - SEROCU
Thames Valley Police —Reading
- £41,757 a year
- Part-time
- Travel
- Annual leave
10d
Charter Manager (Private Jet and Helicopter Charter)
Starflight Aviation LTD —Farnborough
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- CRM software
- Customer service
- Business development
- Free parking
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Security Officer
Wellington College —Crowthorne
- 12 hour shift
- Communication skills
1d
Security Supervisor
ISS Facility Services —Reading
- £14.50 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
Airport Operations Administrator
DiamondAir International Ltd —London
- £32,864 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Salesforce
- Administrative experience
- Travel
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Security Officer
Mitie —Wokingham
- £17 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
Retail Security Operations Manager
Mitie —Reading
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Travel
6d
Data Centre Technician , Data Center Operations
Amazon Data Services UK Limited —Didcot
- 12 hour shift
- Travel
- Computer networking
Kubernetes Specialist
CGI —Reading
- Full-time
- DevOps
- Scripting
- Agile
Quick apply
IT Support Technician
Techex —Bracknell
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer networking
- In-person
- Work from home
Quick apply
10d
Operations Agent
DHL —Reading
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
3d
VodafoneThree - SOC Analyst
Vodafone —Farnborough
- Full-time
- In-person
- Employee discount
14d
Aviation Security Agent
Wilson James —Slough
- £18.95 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Forklift
- First Aid Certification
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Prisoner Custody Officer
Serco Plc —Reading
- £24,596 - £27,180 a year
- Full-time
- Conflict management
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Customer Service / Porter - Heathrow Airport
United Avia Services Ltd —London Heathrow Airport
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Cleaning
- In-person
Quick apply
Cargo Agent
Dnata UK —London
- Night shift
- Customer service
- English
- Travel
General Assistant
GLL —Reading
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification

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Security Controller x3

University of Reading -
Reading

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Job details

Full-time
£26,707 - £33,378 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Premises locking and securing procedures
Customer service
CCTV
Incident identification
Incident documentation
Incident reporting preparation
Access control monitoring
Overt surveillance
Remote video monitoring
Lock and unlock routines
CCTV monitoring
SIA
Security
Incident log maintenance
Communication skills

Full job description

Salary

Salary: £26,707 – £33,378 per annum Plus rotating shift allowance & 15.2 hours per month guaranteed contractual overtime

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Job category/type

Ancillary and Operational Support

Date posted

17/08/2026

Job reference

SRF54032

This role is permanent, full time (12 hour shifts) x 3

Closing date: 23:59 on 11th September 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 28th September 2026

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University of Reading, Security Services are seeking a professional, proactive, and highly dependable Security Control Room Officer to join our dedicated team. This is a key position responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and wellbeing of students, staff, visitors, and University assets. Working within our Security Control Room and across the University estate, you will play a crucial role in incident response, customer service, and operational support.

About You

You will be someone who remains calm under pressure, communicates confidently, and can make sound decisions in fast‑moving situations. You will also be committed to delivering a high standard of customer care and maintaining a secure and welcoming environment for the University community.

Key Responsibilities

Emergency & Incident Response

Play an active role in all emergency procedures, including Terrorism or Other Life‑Threatening Incident Response.
Follow all standard operating procedures and support effective incident management across the estate.
Complete accurate incident reports via the IRIS reporting system.
Maintain a detailed log of incidents requiring follow‑up action, including maintenance issues or complaints.
Liaise with Police and other emergency services when required.

Control Room Operations

Operate all Security Control Room systems: telephones, alarm receiving systems, CCTV, mass notification, refuge systems, radio channels, and associated technology.
Monitor CCTV in accordance with relevant policies, Data Protection, and Freedom of Information legislation.
Manage access control systems and facilitate approved out‑of‑hours access.
Report system or service malfunctions in line with the call-out procedure.
Supervise the shift and support other Control Room staff in the absence of a supervisor.

On Campus Security Duties

Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols across the University campus to maintain a safe and secure environment.
Monitor buildings, grounds, and facilities for suspicious activity, security breaches, and safety hazards.
Respond promptly to security incidents, alarms, emergencies, and requests for assistance.
Provide a visible security presence to deter crime, anti-social behaviour, and unauthorised access.
Assist students, staff, and visitors with enquiries, directions, and welfare concerns.
Carry out building lock and unlock procedures and ensure security of University property.
Report and record incidents accurately, completing logs and incident reports as required.
Support emergency procedures, including evacuations, first aid response, and coordination with emergency services.
Monitor CCTV and security systems in accordance with University policies.
Enforce University regulations and contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive campus environment.

Professional Conduct & Training

Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring all interactions are polite, professional, and courteous.
Represent and promote the University Security Service through smart appearance and professional behaviour.
Undertake mandatory training as required (e.g., SIA, First Aid, assessments, online courses).
Carry out additional duties appropriate to the level of the role as requested by Security Services Management.

You will have; compulsory

Control room experience including experience of monitoring CCTV
Current SIA door supervisor licence
Excellent communication skills
Incident reporting experience
Experience in customer focussed role
Willingness to work shifts
Technology competent

Julian Ogden, Security Services Deputy Manager, Email; [email protected]
Colin Stonehouse, Security Supervisor, Email; [email protected]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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security operations jobs in reading, eng

Security Controller x3

Site Security Manager

Data Centre Technician , Data Centre Operations

Communications SPOC (Specific Point of Contact) - SIU (Sensitive Intelligence Unit) - SEROCU

Charter Manager (Private Jet and Helicopter Charter)

Security Officer

Security Supervisor

Airport Operations Administrator

Security Officer

Retail Security Operations Manager

Data Centre Technician , Data Center Operations

Kubernetes Specialist

IT Support Technician

Operations Agent

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Aviation Security Agent

Prisoner Custody Officer

Customer Service / Porter - Heathrow Airport

Cargo Agent

General Assistant

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