Job Description
Role OverviewJoin the dedicated Security Control Room Team, a vital part of a public sector client's 24/7 central security operations. Based in Edinburgh, this team is responsible for protecting assets and personnel through vigilant monitoring, rapid incident response, and mobile patrols.
As a Security Control Room Officer, you'll play a key role in maintaining the safety and integrity of sites operated by the public sector client. Your duties will include surveillance, alarm response, access control, and mobile patrols, ensuring a secure environment across all locations.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperate CCTV systems and analytic to proactively detect and respond to security incidentsMonitor fire, intruder, and other alarm systems; attend sites and liaise with emergency services when necessaryMaintain detailed records of incidents, decisions, and shift handovers in accordance with control room protocolsProvide key holder services for the public sector client and partner organisations, including site access and securing premisesConduct scheduled and ad-hoc mobile patrols across Edinburgh to verify building and grounds securityManage access control during silent hours, ensuring only authorised personnel enter secure sitesServe as first responded for out-of-hours activations of the Resilience RoomAssist with administrative tasks to support smooth control room operationsAdditional InformationShift Pattern: 12-hour shifts on a 4-on / 4-off rotational basisAllowance: 21% Shift Disturbance Allowance (pensionable and taxable)Requirements: Full UK driving licence and SC-level security clearanceTraining: SIA CCTV Operator's Licence training provided if not already heldSuccess ProfileCandidates will be assessed on a mix of skills, experience, and behaviours aligned with the following competencies: Seeing the Big Picture - Level 1Communicating and Influencing - Level 1Delivering at Pace - Level 1Working Together - Level 1Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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