Role Overview Join 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 Responsibilities Operate CCTV systems and analytic to proactively detect and respond to security incidents Monitor fire, intruder, and other alarm systems; attend sites and liaise with emergency services when necessary Maintain detailed records of incidents, decisions, and shift handovers in accordance with control room protocols Provide key holder services for the public sector client and partner organisations, including site access and securing premises Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc mobile patrols across Edinburgh to verify building and grounds security Manage access control during silent hours, ensuring only authorised personnel enter secure sites Serve as first responded for out-of-hours activations of the Resilience Room Assist with administrative tasks to support smooth control room operations Additional Information Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts on a 4-on / 4-off rotational basis Allowance: 21% Shift Disturbance Allowance (pensionable and taxable) Requirements: Full UK driving licence and SC-level security clearance Training: SIA CCTV Operator's Licence training provided if not already held Success Profile Candidates will be assessed on a mix of skills, experience, and behaviours aligned with the following competencies: Seeing the Big Picture - Level 1 Communicating and Influencing - Level 1 Delivering at Pace - Level 1 Working Together - Level 1 Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. TPBN1_UKTJ
Scot Gov - Security Officer employer: Blue Arrow - Edinburgh
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