Hotel CCTV Operator — Frontline Security & Safety

AccorHotels Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Meals on duty

Heartist Card access with discounted 


Accor benefits across network

Job summary

Fairmont Ajman, part of AccorHotels Middle East, is seeking a diligent CCTV Operator to safeguard guests, Heartists, and premises. You will monitor surveillance, manage access control, and promptly report incidents to the Security Manager, while ensuring confidentiality of footage.

The role requires vigilance, strong English communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hotel environment. Training and career development within Accor's global network are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in CCTV monitoring, security operations, or a similar role, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of CCTV surveillance systems, video recording equipment, and access control systems.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to operate security monitoring software.
• Good command of spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.
• RELEVANT UAE security training or licensing, where required by applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CCTV cameras and surveillance systems across the hotel, including guest areas, back-of-house facilities, entrances, exits, parking areas, and colleague accommodation where applicable.
• Observe and identify suspicious activities, security breaches, safety hazards, and unusual incidents, reporting them promptly to the Security Supervisor or Security Manager.
• Maintain continuous surveillance of designated areas to help prevent theft, unauthorized access, and other security incidents.
• Monitor access control systems and report any unauthorized entry or suspicious movement within restricted areas.
• Respond promptly to security alerts, alarms, and requests for assistance, coordinating with the security team and relevant departments as required.
• Record, document, and report incidents accurately in accordance with hotel security procedures.
• Review and retrieve CCTV footage when required for investigations, incidents, or management requests, ensuring all requests are properly authorized.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of surveillance footage, security records, and other sensitive information.
• Ensure all CCTV equipment, monitors, recording systems, and related security devices are functioning correctly.
• Report technical faults, camera blind spots, recording failures, or other system irregularities to the Security Supervisor and relevant technical support team.
• Maintain accurate logs of incidents, observations, system faults, and shift handovers.
• Assist in investigations involving security incidents, accidents, loss prevention, and violations of hotel policies, as directed by authorized management.
• Support emergency response procedures by monitoring relevant areas and communicating information to the security team during fire alarms, evacuations, medical emergencies, or other critical situations.
• Ensure compliance with hotel security policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable data protection and privacy requirements.
• Maintain professional conduct, alertness, and discretion at all times while on duty.
• Attend departmental briefings, training sessions, and security meetings as required.
• Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by the Security Supervisor or Security Manager.

Skills

CCTV monitoring

Security operations

Incident reporting

Access control

Emergency response

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Surveillance software

Video recording equipment

Access control systems

Security monitoring software

Job description

Fairmont Ajman, part of AccorHotels Middle East, is seeking a diligent CCTV Operator to safeguard guests, Heartists, and premises. You will monitor surveillance, manage access control, and promptly report incidents to the Security Manager, while ensuring confidentiality of footage.

The role requires vigilance, strong English communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hotel environment. Training and career development within Accor's global network are available.