Relief Security Officer – Part Time

Company: Carlisle Support Services
Apply for the Relief Security Officer – Part Time
Location: Portsmouth
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.

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Posted: June 13th, 2026