Security Patrol Officer at Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey

Security Patrol Officer

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Salary:  £31,884 per annum

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

Closing date: 23rd 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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility will be to protect people in the community followed by the protection of buildings and property by:

• 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 escalate incidents when necessary
• To confidentially deal with emergency calls of all descriptions.

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

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.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Charterhouse School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.