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Control Centre Operator

Hackle Security Services Limited
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG17LT, England

Salary

£12.5 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Hackle Security is looking for a Security Control Centre Operator to join their newly established Control Centre in Newbury, requiring staff 24/7.
  • The role involves monitoring alarms and cameras, dispatching security officers, and managing incident communications, with a focus on best practices.
  • Candidates should have at least 1 year of security experience, with SIA CCTV certification preferred, and must possess strong communication and decision-making skills.
  • The position offers a salary of £12.50 per hour, along with benefits such as a company pension, uniform, and opportunities for career development.
  • Operators will work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with both day and night shifts available.

Hackle Security are currently seeking an additional enthusiastic, focused, and knowledgeable Security Control Centre Operator to work within a newly formed Control Centre based at our Head Office in Newbury,

The Security Control Centre (SCC) must be staffed 24-hours per day, 7 days per week. The Security Control Centre Operator is responsible for using best practices to identify, analyse, and support all incidents that are either impactful or potentially impactful to business, the brand and or employees.

This position is responsible for using best practices for communicating information surrounding those incidents to the Security Contract Managers / Supervisor as appropriate. The Security Control Centre Operators will monitor cameras and alarms, dispatch associated calls via telephone to alarm response Companies, the Control Centre Operators will also operate access control technology.

The Security Control Centre operator will escalate both crisis and non-crisis incidents to the Dedicated Contracts Manager / Supervisor for regional Coverage as per standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to.

Answering routine calls, monitoring alarms and video equipment including door alarms and provides general assistance to both employees and Management.

Dispatching security officers as required via telephone and/or email.

Maintaining various records of communications and events

Communicating and disseminating information,

Accurately maintaining control of all equipment and keys in the Control Room.

Accurately logs all equipment and keys signed out and returned by Security or other parties, informing the relevant Management / Supervisor of any missing, damaged, or inoperative equipment or communications, alarm, CCTV, or other systems.

Proactively monitoring all surveillance cameras and CCTV remote viewer programs. Monitors and responds to all security and safety system alarms

Answering and responding to events and situations received over regular and emergency phones and intercoms.

Scheduling of Officers rotas & ADHOC Duties requested by the Clients / Management.

We are Looking for Operators with the below skills & Experience:

Advanced computer skills and proficiency

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Self-motivated and able to work under little to no direct supervision

Ability to work in a team environment

Strong decision-making ability during both crisis and non-crisis situations

Able to work with highly confidential information

Must be able to speak clearly, give direction, and provide guidance to employees and security staff during emergencies

Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of leadership.

Role Specific:

Rate £12.50

Company Pension

Company Uniform Provided

4 on 4 off Shift Patten (Days or Nights Available)

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Access to excellent training and ongoing development
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Company provided uniform where applicable
  • NEST work place pension contributions
  • Long services awards
  • Employee of the month awards
  • Over time available

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Overtime

Experience:

  • security: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • SIA CCTV (preferred)
  • SIA Licence (required)

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