At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor CCTV to enhance community safety and support crime prevention efforts.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to creating safer environments.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and a fantastic pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible hours available with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication and IT skills; experience in monitoring or security is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 14.27 - 14.27 £ per hour.
Housing & Technical Resources require a CCTV Operator to deliver the effective monitoring of CCTV to support and enhance safer environments. You will act as a primary link to all stakeholders including Police Scotland’s local Area Control Room and other Council departments to help detect and prevent crime and anti-social behaviour within the community. You will also be responsible for the out of hours security monitoring of Council properties and all other related issues.
You will be responsible for the security, operation and control of CCTV equipment within the Control Centre and ensure that all records are maintained in accordance with Operational Procedures. You will be required to demonstrate an ability to organise and prioritise your workload and have the ability to respond and adapt to changing priorities to ensure delivery of a quality service. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential.
Location: Hamilton
Business Unit Hours: Various hours available
Work Pattern: To be discussed at interview
Hourly Rate: £14.17 - £14.27 per hour (increment will be available for unsocial hours)
Appraisal and Vetting: The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) check prior to a formal offer of employment. Candidates must have resided in the United Kingdom for at least 3 years.
Additional Information: Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework: ‘Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing’.
Legislative Information: This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
Overseas Criminal Records Check: Applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years must provide a translated Overseas Criminal Records Check. The check must include an official statement confirming the applicant has no pending criminal record proceedings.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement: The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups, disabled applicants, those with care‑experienced background or military service background, and new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, we guarantee an interview to service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists who meet the essential criteria.
Benefits:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
- Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase the value of their pension pot
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave and enhanced leave
- Employee discounts, including discounts at the cinema
- Support schemes – Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support
H&T 5115 - G1 CCTV Operative (607494) in Hamilton employer: South Lanarkshire Council
South Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises equality and inclusivity. With flexible working hours and a commitment to employee well-being, including a local government pension scheme and family-friendly policies, this role provides meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth in the community-focused environment of Rutherglen and Cambuslang.
