Relief Security Officer - Part Time

Carlisle Support Services; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Flexible financial support

Full induction and ongoing training

Quality kit and uniform

Fully funded SIA top-up training

Refer a Friend Scheme

Long service and recognition awards

Job summary

Carlisle Support Services is seeking security officers for a prestigious contract at Portsmouth International Port. The role includes searching passengers and using X-ray machines to check luggage during cruise operations.

Applicants must have an SIA licence, a background in security or customer service, and exhibit excellent communication skills. Full training is provided, and there is potential for progression to a full-time position.

Join Carlisle's market-leading team with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing support services across the UK.

Qualifications

• Must have either an SG or DS SIA licence.
• 5 years checkable work and address history.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible.
• Experience in security or customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Search passengers and luggage using X-ray machines.
• Provide security support alongside the Port security team.
• Follow detailed instructions and make decisions under pressure.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Security awareness

Decision making under pressure

Tools

X-ray machines

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible hours to suit your needs – you choose when you work.
• Flexible financial support with instant access to earned and authorised wages.
• Full induction and ongoing training to help you thrive in your role.
• Quality kit and uniform – so you feel comfortable and can perform your role effectively.
• Fully funded SIA top‑up training from our own team of in‑house trainers.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn £100 for every person you refer who starts with us.
• Long service and recognition awards – celebrating your achievements.

The Role

Carlisle Support Services are the chosen supplier for a unique and prestigious contract located at Portsmouth International Port. Cruise operations within the Port are expanding rapidly, and as a result, we are looking to expand our operation to support these developments and recruit officers to work alongside the current Port security team when cruise ships are in.

The role is varied and flexible. A high level of security and counter‑terrorism awareness are of primary importance, the position also requires excellent communication skills (spoken and written), excellent customer service skills as well as the highest standards of personal presentation.

The key aspects of the role are the searching of passengers and the use of X‑ray machines to check any accompanying luggage. Candidates must be confident, assertive, able to follow detailed instructions and capable of swift, reasoned decision making under pressure.

Full training will be provided and there will be potential to progress to a full‑time position.

Is this you?

• Must have either an SG or DS SIA licence.
• 5 years checkable work and address history.
• Reliable, punctual, flexible and smart in appearance.
• Friendly, approachable and professional at all times.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to do a great job.
• Ideally some experience within a security environment or a customer service role.
• Able to interact with clients and customers in a positive manner.

This is us

Join a growing, market‑leading brand of support services to work with some of the UK’s largest brands. Carlisle currently employs over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members to deliver events, security, cleaning, and retail facilities support services across the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development, and promotion. In all situations people will be judged solely on merit or ability.