Security Officer

Knowsley Council; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Knowsley is looking for a Security Officer to join their security team. The role involves monitoring CCTV cameras, collaborating with government agencies, and handling alarms. Applicants should have experience in control room operations and good communication skills. Full training and uniform will be provided, and successful candidates must pass NPPV level 2 vetting. Flexible working options may be available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience of control room operations is required.
• Good communication skills are needed.
• Must pass NPPV level 2 vetting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CCTV cameras throughout the borough.
• Work with various government agencies.
• Produce daily reports for Council officers.
• Handle alarms for fire and intruder systems.
• Deal with telephone calls from the public.

Skills

Control room operations

Good communication skills

Job description

Safer Communities would like to invite applications for a Security Officer. You will work within the security team who provide services for the public, other council services, schools and Council buildings.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring CCTV cameras throughout the borough.
• Working with various government agencies.
• Reporting camera outages.
• Producing daily reports for Council officers.
• Alarm handling for fire and intruder systems in the borough.
• Dealing with telephone calls into the control room from the public and service users.

Experience of control room operations and good communication skills are required. Full training and uniform will be provided. The successful applicants must successfully pass NPPV level 2 vetting equivalent to joining police standard. The offer of a position will be dependent on the result of that vetting check.

Flexible Working

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. Common flexible working options include: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, and part‑time.