Dedicated Relief Security Officer

Security Officer – Dedicated Relief Team (Bank, City of London)

Portal Security
£14.80 per hour

Portal Security is recruiting experienced and professional Security Officers to join our Executive Relief Team, supporting a portfolio of prestigious corporate sites across the Bank area and City of London.

This is a high-level relief role providing essential cover for holidays, sickness, emergency absences, and high-profile events. You will be expected to maintain exceptional standards at all times while adapting quickly to different corporate environments.

We are looking for candidates with strong corporate security experience, excellent customer service skills, and the confidence to handle a range of situations professionally. You will represent Portal Security at high-profile corporate locations, where standards and expectations are consistently high.

This role is suited to officers who are fully flexible, reliable, and available at short notice.

Job Details

• Pay: £14.80 per hour
• Shifts: Days and Nights
• Contract: Permanent (Relief – full availability required)
• Location: Prestigious corporate sites around Bank and the City of London

Essential Requirements

• Valid DS SIA Licence (mandatory)
• Extensive corporate security experience (mandatory)
• Proven customer service and client-facing skills
• Strong knowledge of corporate environments and protocols
• Minimum 5-year checkable work history (mandatory for vetting)
• Valid, in-date Right to Work documents (mandatory)
• Full availability and flexibility (short notice cover essential)
• Valid DBS (desirable)

Please note: Due to the high standards of this role, applications without the above will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional relief security cover across multiple high-profile sites
• Deliver a first-class client and visitor experience at all times
• Maintain a safe and secure environment in prestigious corporate settings
• Handle incidents calmly, confidently, and effectively
• Adapt quickly to varying site procedures and client expectations
• Uphold the highest standards of presentation, conduct, and professionalism

Benefits

• Regular opportunities for overtime and additional shifts
• Work across a variety of prestigious corporate environments
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A key role within a high-performing, professional security team
• Competitive benefits package

Experience Required

• Corporate Security: Minimum 2 years (required)
• Customer Service: Minimum 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification

• SIA Licence (required)

Work Location: In person – Central London (Bank area)

This is a demanding but rewarding opportunity for security professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £14.80 per hour

Experience:

• Corporate Security: 2 years (required)
• Customer Service: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• SIA Licence (required)

Work Location: In person