Night Security Controller - Nights - 4 on 4 off

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Perk Box

Cycle to work scheme

Tailored Site Uniform

First class training

Career development

Long service awards

Employee Recognition awards

Job summary

CIS Security Ltd is seeking a Night Security Controller to lead night operations in London. You will manage CCTV, access control and incident response, ensuring high service levels and strict compliance with site policies.

The role demands strong leadership, quick decision-making and the ability to work independently on night shifts. Key responsibilities include supervising guards, monitoring CCTV in the Control Room, coordinating incident response, keeping logs and reporting to the Control

Qualifications

• SIA CCTV Licence required.
• SIA Licence (DS or SG) required.
• Excellent PC skills and Microsoft knowledge required.
• Experience in a high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of access control & CCTV systems.
• Strong customer service skills and multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and encourage outstanding customer service delivery.
• Monitor CCTV cameras in the Security Control Room and coordinate incident response.
• Ensure all security personnel follow site duties and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain Security Control Room equipment and logs.
• Operate and report on intruder alarms, access control, and life safety systems.
• Investigate and respond to incidents promptly and document actions.

Skills

SIA CCTV Licence

SIA Licence (DS or SG)

PC & Microsoft skills

Customer service skills

Multi-tasking

Excellent communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Night Security Controller - Nights - 4 on 4 off

The Night Security Controller will develop and lead operational excellence and best practice; optimising our service and value offering to customers to achieve performance targets. You will bring innovation and leadership and ensure a high-performance culture within your remit. This is an active and visible role requiring strong leadership competence in addition to entrepreneurial ability. Customer interaction is significant and excellent relationship management skills are required.Information:Position: Night Security ControllerLocation: London (W1T)Pay Rate: £15.50 per hourHours: Average 42 hours per weekShifts: 4 on 4 off - Nights

Job Requirements:

• SIA CCTV Licence required.
• SIA Licence (DS or SG) required.
• Corporate CCTV security experience required.
• Excellent PC skills and Microsoft knowledge required.
• Experience of working in a demanding, high-pressure environment
• Excellent understanding of access control & CCTV systems
• Customer focused, with a strong knowledge of customer service skills.
• Demonstrate a strong aptitude for multi-tasking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Team player, who will support colleagues and provide ideas to improve service delivery.
• Ability to think and act quickly in emergency incidents or under pressure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver and encourage outstanding customer service delivery
• Ensure that all security personnel always adhere to their duties and policies and procedures of the site, Carrying out patrols and checks of the teams on position, reporting any breach of these to the Control Supervisor.
• To monitor the CCTV cameras within the Security Control Room
• Arrange for the collation and viewing of CCTV images in response to incident management, in line with the CCTV Code of Practice.
• Prepare and maintain the Security Control Room equipment for operational use and the Security Control Room is kept tidy.
• To monitor, operate and report all Security Control Room technologies (intruder alarms, access control systems, BMS, fire alarm system, lift intercoms, lift monitoring stations)
• To be conversant with all life safety systems and assist in responding to all emergencies promptly as illustrated in the Assignment Instructions including investigating/Carrying out seek and search into fire alarm activations and response to calls for assistance.
• Inspect equipment for failures and faults, reporting these in line with procedures
• Maintain accurate daily electronic occurrence log records (via Zinc)
• Maintain the Zinc system, ensuring all assets are accounted for, all patrols are completed, and all compliance checks are completed - Reporting any discrepancies on the Zinc system to your Control Supervisor
• Producing site access control passes
• Responsible for the administration of lost & found property
• Book on all members of the security team correctly at the start of each shift
• Report any issues or incidents to the Control Supervisor or Duty Security Manager
• Respond to all incidents in line with policies and procedures
• Ensure all incidents and issues are formally investigated and recorded
• Provide effective support during incidents and lead incident response in the Control Supervisor’s absence both inside the control room and out
• To cover for the Control Supervisor in any instance of absence or leave and assume their duties.
• Any other reasonable request from your line manager and client including static duties, standing on post, moving and storing of barriers or equipment and response to incidents.

Benefits:

• Health care plan (HSF)
• Perk Box (HSF) - discounts & offers from cinema tickets to days out
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tailored Site Uniform
• First class training allowing you to develop your skills
• A view for career development
• Long service & Employee Recognition awards
• And much more!!

A globally recognised Security Solutions Specialist delivering service excellence, to our Customers, Colleagues, and Communities. CIS is an independently owned business providing professional security solutions across the UK and Ireland. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They have a sense of belonging and togetherness that manifests itself in operational excellence and world-class customer service. CIS Security is a multi-award-winning company, recently being awarded World’s Happiest Workplace in 2025.At CIS Security Ltd, we do not just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our Customers, Colleagues, and Communities. CIS Security Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. All employment is decisions are based on qualifications, quality, and business needs.Due to the volume of applications, if we have not contacted you within three weeks of initial contact then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.