CCTV Monitoring Operator

Norwich City Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Holiday entitlement

Christmas Day leave

Occupational health support

Job summary

Norwich City Council is seeking a CCTV Monitoring Operator to join the community safety team in Norwich. The role involves monitoring CCTV networks to help keep people and property safe in public spaces.

Shifts are variable, with evening work on Fridays and Saturdays, plus occasional weekday evenings and event coverage. Training for the SIA Public Space (CCTV) Licence is provided after recruitment, with induction sessions scheduled during office hours.

Qualifications

• SIA Public Space (CCTV) Licence is required or must be obtained soon after recruitment.
• Training will be provided by a specialist provider over three days, Monday to Wednesday.
• Induction training sessions will occur on a weekday during office hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CCTV to support safety and security in public spaces.
• Provide timely information to assist enforcement and incident response.
• Support the council in maintaining safe and secure community spaces.

Skills

SIA Licence

Public safety

Communication

CCTV systems

Tools

CCTV systems

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a CCTV Monitoring Operator to join our community safety team in the vibrant City of Norwich.

As a team member you will support Norwich City Council build on their ambition to drive forward the long term shared vision for the city.

As a CCTV Monitoring Operator you will provide a vital role supporting the safety and security of people and property within public spaces covered by the council' s CCTV surveillance network.

This post involves working variable hours and irregular work patterns.

You will be working Friday and Saturday evenings on alternating shifts of 6pm-midnight and midnight to 6am . Occasional additional shifts will be required on weekday evenings and to support events and public activities that occur outside of these hours.

The role averages 38 hours per month and involves being present for up to 3 hours each month for supervision/team meetings during normal office hours on a weekday.

If you do not already have a valid SIA Public Space (CCTV) Licence you will need to be available to undertake full training to achieve this soon after recruitment. Training will take place with a specialist provider over three days, Monday to Wednesday, from 8.00am to 5.30pm. There will be online pre-course learning to undertake prior to starting.

You will also need to attend initial induction training sessions on a week day during office hours.

Why work for us

Our council is full of people who have chosen to work in local government because they want to help others and make a difference to their lives or the environment in which local people live.

To find out more about working and living in Norwich Home | Work in Norwich.

The council has a long and proud history of being a council that is keen to push the boundaries of what a district can achieve, to find out more about what it is like to work in local government visit Working in local government - #LocalGov Careers - Youth Employment UK

We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package. Whether you're looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move - we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.

Norwich City Council offers the opportunity to work with great people who are passionate about promoting Norwich and the services the council provides. We also offer good career prospects with competitive rates of pay, generous holidays and working arrangements to suit all lifestyles.

Equal Opportunities Policy

The council is committed to a policy of equality opportunity in employment, in recruitment and the services we provide. Applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, domestic responsibilities, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. People with disabilities are guaranteed an interview provided they are suitably qualified and/or experienced.

Candidates will be considered for shortlisting on the factual information on their application form. Therefore it is important to give as much detail as possible including information about experience gained outside employment.

Benefits

We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package and are proud to have the Living Wage accreditation. Whether you're looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move - we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.

• All employees are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Paid holiday entitlement starts at 26 days per annum and increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days per annum. This is pro rata for part-time employees
• In addition to the statutory public holidays, we grant an additional statutory day leave at Christmas
• Norwich City Council supports its employees through the provision of occupational health and employee assistance support