Control Room Security Officer

Description

Join the Security Control Room Team within the Facilities Branch of the Workplace Division, supporting our clients 24/7 central Security Control Room. This team plays a vital role in safeguarding government assets and personnel across Edinburgh.

As a Security Control Room Officer, you'll carry out surveillance, respond to incidents, and conduct mobile patrols. Your main objective will be to ensure the safety and security of the sites through proactive monitoring, rapid response, and effective communication.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct proactive surveillance using CCTV systems and analytics to detect and respond to security incidents.

· Monitor and respond to fire, intruder, and other alarm systems, attending sites and liaising with emergency services as required.

· Maintain accurate and timely records of incidents, decisions, and shift handovers in line with control room protocols.

· Provide key holder services for the company and partner organisations, including site access and securing premises.

· Undertake scheduled and ad-hoc mobile patrols across Edinburgh to ensure the integrity of buildings and grounds.

· Manage access control during silent hours, ensuring only authorised personnel are admitted to secure sites.

· Act as first responder for out-of-hours activations.

· Support the control room with ad-hoc administrative tasks to ensure smooth operational delivery.

Additional Information

Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts (4 on / 4 off), rotational basis.

Allowance: 21% Shift Disturbance Allowance (pensionable, taxable).

Requirements: must be able to pass an SC level security clearance.

Training: SIA CCTV Operator's Licence training provided if not already held. xjnqpsq

If you'd like to find out more, apply and we'll be in touch.

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