Security Patrol Officer in Godalming)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Godalming; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sports Club

Employee Assistance Programme

Cash health plan

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

Charterhouse is seeking a Security Patrol Officer to maintain a safe environment across school grounds and facilities in Godalming. The role involves high-visibility patrols, access control, and rapid response to incidents, including fire drills and emergencies.

The post requires a full driving licence, IT literacy (MS Office), and a dedicated, calm, and discreet professional. Shifts average 45 hours/week on a 2/2/4 rota, with some overnight duties and event cover.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator able to interact at all levels both verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and a professional appearance.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and tactfully.
• Reliable with time-keeping and punctuality during shifts.
• Team player able to work harmoniously with others.
• Willing to undertake training relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide uniformed high visibility security in vehicle and on foot.
• Policing of school grounds with checks for fire and security integrity.
• Respond to fire alarm activations and assist with drills.
• Manage access of unknown persons/vehicles 24/7, including pupils after 2200h.
• Manage traffic and signage for school events.
• Conduct regular mobile patrols and CCTV/ANPR use for investigations.
• Handle barrier and door fault issues and incident reporting.
• Record incidents in Pocket Notebook and communicate actions taken.
• Assist with building checks during holidays and weather events.

Skills

Confident communicator

Customer service

Discretion

Punctuality

Teamwork

Presentable

Composure

Training oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

CCTV experience

ANPR experience

Paxton Net2

Biometric experience

Job description

Security Patrol Officer

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Salary : £31,884 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (45 hours per week)

Closing date: 23 rd of October 2026

Charterhouse is seeking a Security Patrol Officer to be part of team which is responsible for maintaining security and a safe environment for Charterhouse.

An attractive salary is offered, together with benefits including membership of the Sports Club, Employee Assistance Programme, cash health plan and contributory pension scheme.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing uniformed high visibility security both in the vehicle and on foot
• Internal policing of school grounds which hold approximately 90 buildings. As well as lock up, buildings are re-checked for fire and security integrity.
• Attending Fire Alarm activations, and assisting with various fire drills
• Stopping and checking of unknown persons/vehicles or pupils 24/7. Pupils after 2200h.
• Carrying out traffic duties/traffic management including signage of school events
• Providing regular high profile mobile patrols.
• Use of CCTV /ANPR systems for investigations
• Barrier Management
• Door faults including swipe/biometric faults
• Dealing with calls, emails, and texts and following any issues through to resolution
• Completion of PNB (Pocket Notebook) for the recording of incidents, plus any additional actions and communication taken
• During periods of holiday and bad weather, checking of buildings for leaks/damage
• Assisting with the sorting and delivery of pupil parcels during holiday periods
• To carry out night patrol (Lone working - communication equipment will be provided).
• To be able to respond, assess, and elevate incidents when necessary
• To confidentially deal with emergency calls of all descriptions.

Person Specification

• Confident communicator, capable of communicating at all levels, both orally via telephone /face to face and in written form.
• Committed to excellence in customer service provision.
• Ability to deal with confidential information in a discrete and tactful manner.
• Reliable and accurate in time-keeping.
• Team player who is able to work in harmony with others.
• Personally presentable.
• Possess a combination of firmness, tact and a sense of humour.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A quick learner with a flexible approach to the changing nature of their role.
• Willing to undertake any training relevant to the role.

Essential

• Hold a full driving licence and be prepared on rare occasions to use his/her vehicle where necessary, for which insurance will be provided and mileage paid.
• IT literacy and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• CCTV experience.
• ANPR experience.
• Paxton Net2 experience.
• Biometric experience.

Working Arrangements

This job involves working an average 45 hours per week on a 2/2/4 rota ie two days, two nights and four rest days. The shifts are 12 hours duration. You may be required to work outside of normal rota to enhance cover during events such as Last night of Quarters (terms), Triathlon, Carthusian Day and Leavers Ball.