CCTV Operator

North Yorkshire Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council seeks an CCTV control room operative to perform proactive surveillance, review footage and assist in evidence production while maintaining fault report logs and reporting equipment faults.

The role supports retail and night-time economy members of the Radio Link scheme across the area, sharing intelligence and responding to live incidents to help keep Harrogate safe. You will stay calm under pressure and be ready to handle challenging scenarios.

Job description

The purpose of the role is to take proactive surveillance while reviewing footage and evidence production as well as maintaining fault report logs, updating systems and ensuring equipment faults are reported and rectified.

CCTV systems make a major contribution to the safety of our streets but it’s only as good as the team of operatives who work in the control room. Your vigilance, initiative and sense will make all the difference. Cameras may see everything, but they can’t make decisions, you can!

You will support retail and night-time economy members of the Radio link scheme who operates across the area by sharing intelligence and responding to live incidents.

Be part of a team that has a crucial part to play to keep the Harrogate safe.

Experienced with computer-based systems and accurate in their work.Observant, calm under pressure, and able to handle emergency situations.Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to deal with challenging scenarios, including witnessing criminal acts and unpleasant behaviour.