Security Patrol Officer
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Location:
Godalming, Surrey
Salary : £30,423 per annum
Closing Date:
16th October 2025
The school is a leading coeducational independent school located on a picturesque 250-acre campus in Surrey. Established in 1611, they are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers students to achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment. Their core values of kindness and belonging are fundamental to their thriving community.
The Role
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 fire drills.
Stopping and checking of unknown persons/vehicles anytime across 7 days per week and pupils after 2200h.
Carrying out traffic duties and traffic management including signage of School events.
Providing regular high profile mobile patrols.
Use of CCTV / ANPR systems for investigations.
ANPR barrier management.
Assist with door faults including swipe/biometric faults.
Dealing with calls, emails and text messages, 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 the 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.
Skills and Qualifications
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 timekeeping.
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.
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.
CCTV experience.
ANPR experience.
Paxton Net2 experience.
Biometric experience.
Benefits
Competitive contributory occupational pension scheme
Death in service benefit up to the age of 70 (if not already included in occupational pension scheme)
Cash Health Plan currently provided by +Medicash
Payment for eye tests for users of visual display screen equipment, and a contribution currently amounting to £50 to the cost of any corrective eye wear (normally claimable once every 3 years)
Personal Accident insurance
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
School fee remission (subject to eligibility).
Membership of the School Sports Centre
Membership of the Schools 9-hole golf course at a reduced subscription
Participation in a Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Salary sacrifice on electric vehicles (subject to eligibility)
Lunches, during your normal working day
Free on-site parking
Invitations to school productions and concerts throughout the year
Use of the School Library to borrow books & other media
Continuing professional development as part of the talent management programme
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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