Surveillance Operator

Thames Valley Police; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in Milton Keynes seeks a proactive individual to join their CCTV Command Suite. The role involves monitoring incidents, assisting in crime detection, and requires excellent observational skills. Candidates must be calm under pressure and able to work rotating shifts covering all days. The position offers numerous benefits, including annual leave and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Flexible working conditions

Career development opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Capable of locating incidents using digital CCTV systems.
• Ability to communicate updates via police radio.
• Prepared to work a rotating shift pattern covering all days.

Responsibilities

• Monitor police areas for incidents using CCTV.
• Assist in detecting crime and anti-social behavior.
• Support efforts in reducing crime and fear of crime.

Skills

Excellent observational skills

Calm under pressure

Effective communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the CCTV Command Suite team at Milton Keynes Police Station. The successful candidate will join an experienced team, who have responsibility for monitoring two major police areas for Thames Valley Police, Milton Keynes and Slough. You will make proactive use of the new digital CCTV System to locate incidents and when appropriate update the Police Control Room via the police radio system.

You will assist with the detection of crime, anti‑social behaviour and to support the reduction of crime, disorder and the fear of crime.

This will require excellent observational skills, and the ability to remain calm during incidents some involving violence.

You will be required to work a rotating shift pattern covering 7 days per week and must have the ability and confidence to communicate at all levels.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro‑rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.

If you are an 'at risk' member of staff, please apply directly to the At‑Risk Recruitment Mailbox with your REI form and do not complete the online application.