CCTV Controller (Nights) - Birmingham

Are you a dedicated Security Officer looking to progress your career in CCTV operating? Are you currently working a mixture of days and nights and would like structure to work on nights only? Do you hold a CCTV licence, gained experienced in previous/current roles and want to excel here at Ward? If so, 

 ...Apply now!

Here at Ward, we are seeking an experienced Security Officer to join our team in Birmingham. The purpose of this role is to protect the clients’ staff, assets, and infrastructure by the provision of a security presence in addressing issues dealing with fire, damage, theft and health and safety issues.

Role: CCTV Operator
Pay Rate: £14.53 per hour
Location: Birmingham
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off nights

Benefits include: 

• Financial support for SIA Licensing and renewal  
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme 
• Company Pension scheme 
• Life Assurance benefits  
• Employee referral scheme 
• Progression, training, and development opportunities 

Additional benefits we offer via our ReWard membership: 

• Discounted gym membership  
• Discounts at major retailers and travel suppliers 
• Restaurant and Supermarket vouchers 
• Cinema tickets 
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme 

Must Have:

• Valid SIA licence
• CCTV licence
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Experience of service delivery within a demanding control room environment
• IT literate to an advanced level with the ability to work competently in multiple system applications.
• CCTV Security Controller experience (minimum 1 year desired)

Duties:

• To provide the security measures necessary for the safeguarding of the property and people within 103 Colmore Row
• To protect the premises above from possible unauthorised entry by use of force or illegal instruments whereby a loss of goods may result in subsequent damage to the client's business.
• To ensure effective security of the assigned patrol locations against damage by fire, water, theft or vandalism.
• To detect, where possible, those responsible for losses or malicious damage to the client's property.
• To ensure that all persons wishing to enter the premises are fully identified as belonging to either the authorised client's personnel or visitors whom the client management can verify.
• To ensure that all reasonable instructions the client issues are implicitly and swiftly obeyed.
• To provide a robust and efficient emergency response system to any emergency within 103 Colmore Row
• To deter unauthorised activity
• To offer advice / assistance staff and visitors
• Protect the premises, property and personnel from theft, damage and violence.
• Patrol the site and buildings to prevent fire, flood, theft and damage.
• Search premises and people as instructed.
• Provide access to cleaners and maintenance staff as instructed.
• Provide first aid response.
• Provide staff to assist, as directed, in support of programmes, corporate events and functions.
• Checking and validating all staff, visitors and contractors passes.
• Issue and log keys; ensure their security and safe return after use.
• Operating, monitoring and responding to installed security and safety systems including CCTV, access control, intruder and fire alarms.
• Maintaining a log of occurrences.
• Production of incident reports.
• Direct and assist visitors.
• Locking and unlocking of offices as necessary.
• Checking of firefighting equipment.
• Monitoring and overseeing the effective performance of security equipment.
• Comply with and operate site security instructions and policies.
• Comply with and operate site emergency and Health & Safety procedures; respond as necessary to emergencies, including assistance to the emergency services in the event of fire/bomb threats

Who We Are:
Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more. With over 1500+ of our amazing people operating nationally.

We seek the best talent to uphold our vision “We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both”.
 
Why Work For Us?
Apart from joining our friendly team we offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits.

We strongly believe in growing our own talent, and we provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, our Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning and development programmes for a career path.

To support the wellbeing of our people we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, an inclusive culture recognised in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. We uphold our wellbeing as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer Reward membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits.

At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognising that diversity enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.