CCTV Operator / Security Guard

ABM; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 GP for you and family

Mental health support

Life event counseling

Get fit programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee app Lifeworks access

Job summary

ABM is seeking a CCTV Operator / Security Guard in Oxford to maintain a visible security presence, monitor CCTV, control access, and respond to incidents. You will conduct site patrols, verify visitor credentials, and produce clear incident reports.

Requirements include a valid SIA licence and CCTV experience. The role requires flexibility across days, nights, weekends and holidays, with benefits and training offered by ABM.

Qualifications

• SIA licence required for security duties.
• Experience in security role and CCTV monitoring.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Ability to work shifts including days/nights/weekends/holidays.
• Basic IT and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible security presence and monitor access points.
• Perform site patrols and CCTV monitoring as per procedures.
• Record and report incidents, alarms and emergencies.
• Verify IDs and credentials of visitors, staff and contractors.
• Maintain CCTV incident logs and assist with footage reviews.
• Complete daily occurrence books and shift handovers.
• Coordinate with management and law enforcement as needed.
• Support safety, health checks and emergency evacuations.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Observation skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Independent work

IT literacy

Report writing

Flexibility

Education

SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence

First Aid qualification

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Job description

JOB TITLE: CCTV Operator / Security Guard

LOCATION: Oxford OX2 8GD

SHIFT PATTERN: 4 on 4 off shift pattern - 07:00 - 19:00, 48 hours per week

PAY RATE: £15 per hour

If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department at. We're here to help!

To provide a professional and effective security presence, ensuring the safety and security of employees, visitors, contractors, property, and assets. The successful candidate will carry out security duties including access control, CCTV monitoring, site patrols, incident reporting, and response to emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

Security Duties

• Maintain a visible security presence throughout the site.
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols.
• Monitor and control access and egress points.
• Verify identification and credentials of visitors, contractors, and staff.
• Preventunauthorisedaccess, theft, damage, or criminal activity.
• Respond promptly to security incidents, alarms, and emergencies.

CCTV Monitoring

• Monitor CCTV systemsin accordance withcompany procedures and data protection regulations.
• Identifyand report suspicious activity or security breaches.
• Maintainaccuraterecords of CCTV incidents and observations.
• Assistmanagement and law enforcement with CCTV footage reviews whenrequired.
• Ensure all CCTV equipment is operational and report faultsimmediately.

Safety & Compliance

• Conduct routine health and safety inspections.
• Report hazards, maintenance issues, and security concerns.
• Assistwith emergency evacuations and fire alarm activations.
• Follow all site-specific security procedures and company policies.

Administration & Reporting

• Complete daily occurrence books, incident reports, and shift handover notes.


• Record visitor, contractor, and vehicle movements accurately.


• Maintain clear communication with site management and fellow security personnel.


• Produce detailed written reports following incidents.


• Valid SIA Security Guarding or Door SupervisorLicence.


• Previousexperience in a security role.


• Experience monitoring CCTV systems.


• Good communicationand customer service skills.


• Ability to remain calm under pressure.


• Strong observation and attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Basic IT andreport-writingskills.


• Flexible approach to working days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Desirable Requirements

• CCTV Public Space Surveillance (PSS)Licence.


• First Aid qualification.


• Experience within commercial, industrial,logistics, or corporate security environments.


• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home


• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling


• Get Fit Programme


• Financial and legal support


• Cycle to work scheme


• Access to Lifeworks, our innovative employee app where you can find:


• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers


• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work


• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page

ABOUT US

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we’re proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.