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CCTV Operative

ABM UK · Birmingham, West Midlands

Type
Full-time
Posted
30 days ago

Overview

Your experience monitoring incidents and writing reports in policing transfers directly to CCTV surveillance and security operations.

About this role

Contractual Hours Weekly: Rota includes 3 days - 3 nights - 3 off rotation

Pay rate: Competitive

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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.
  • Prevent unauthorized access, theft, damage, or criminal activity.
  • Respond promptly to security incidents, alarms, and emergencies.

CCTV Monitoring

  • Monitor CCTV systems in accordance with company procedures and data protection regulations.
  • Identify and report suspicious activity or security breaches.
  • Maintain accurate records of CCTV incidents and observations.
  • Assist management and law enforcement with CCTV footage reviews when required.
  • Ensure all CCTV equipment is operational and report faults immediately.

Safety & Compliance

  • Conduct routine health and safety inspections.
  • Report hazards, maintenance issues, and security concerns.
  • Assist with 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

Requirements

  • Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
  • Previous experience in a security role.
  • Experience monitoring CCTV systems.
  • Good communication and 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 and report-writing skills.
  • Flexible approach to working days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Desirable Requirements
  • CCTV Public Space Surveillance (PSS) Licence.
  • First Aid qualification.
  • Experience within retail enviroment
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

About security roles for ex-police

Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.

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Why this fits a police background — match score 65/100

  • Protection & firearms
  • Multi-agency & police liaison
  • Surveillance & covert work
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Security operations

What security roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Security officer (SIA)£24,000–£29,000
Security supervisor / team leader£28,000–£34,000
Site / security manager£38,000–£52,000
Regional / operations security manager£50,000–£65,000
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