Cctv Operations Centre Officer - Walthamstow, United Kingdom - Waltham Forest Services

Waltham Forest Services

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Walthamstow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently looking to build a pool of experience CCTV Operations Officer's to work across our 24/7 rota on 11 hour day, mid and night shifts. 4 shifts on, 4 shifts off.

Day shift 07:00-19:00

Mid shift 13:00-01:00

Night shift 19:00-07:00

The contracts being offered are casual zero hours and will be to cover staff holiday and sickness absence.

It is also essential that you have an SIA license for CCTV.

The main purpose of the role:
This role will provide a professional, proactive, customer-focused service within a fast paced, technology-driven 24/7 Operations Centre.

The Operations Centre has both internal and external clients and a key aspect of the role will be to support the Shift Manager in co-ordinating the Councils response to Critical and Major incidents.

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Work Pattern: 4 shifts on, 4 days off rotating between blocks of days and nights. Shifts are 12hrs (with 1hr unpaid lunch). This averages out to 38.5hrs a week over the course of a year._

MAIN DUTIES

Monitor and respond to all customer issues and enquiries over multiple channels.
Resolve product or service problems by clarifying the customer's need; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution.
To contribute to the safety of the Borough with regular checks, monitoring and surveillance of CCTV cameras, ensuring all identified incidents are logged and reported.
Manage all calls which includes out of hours (OOH) & telecare ensuring customer calls are answered swiftly, with the correct information provided and in line with the service operating procedures (SOPs).
Provide support to the manned guarding security team located on the Town Hall complex and other remote sites across the borough both in and out of hours. Ensure security actively patrol and monitors the CCTV system in line with Assignment instructions.
Report on any technical issues (e.g. CCTV faults), ensuring all faults are logged through the reporting system and the relevant service informed and the engineer notified.
Support the smooth running of the CycleHubs SLA by supporting the shift supervisor with any queries.
Ensure all alarm activations are responded to and escalated to key holders/contacts and emergency services immediately.
Create documents, reports and correspondence by collecting and analysing customer information.
To provide a high standard of customer service to residents and customers to include advice and information on Council related services
Organise and maintain accurate records and documents using the appropriate process / system and within agreed timescales
Comply with all policies and procedures and have a solid knowledge of the Councils CCTV Code of practice
Work with colleagues, shift supervisors and managers to identify areas for improvement, ensuring the support offer remains appropriate for all service users
Ensure agreed taskings are fulfilled and logged.
Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication
Liaise with key stakeholders including the Police, council services, RSLs.
Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others and report any potential hazards or unsafe practices to line manager.
You may be required to attend court as a professional witness.
To cover the work and shift patterns of colleagues at times of leave, sickness and other absenteeism and to work flexibly within the team rota system where required.
DBS and Police checks will be carried out on all staff the role is dependent on these being satisfactory.

SIA accreditation

CCTV license with at least 6 months remaining
To support the shift manager in coordinating the Council's response when dealing with a critical/major incident including stakeholder engagement and partnership working across various services to respond to the incident at hand.
Ensure all documents, reports, and any correspondence are of excellent quality and critical/major incident notifications are sent in a timely manner and reporting mechanisms are updated accordingly in line with policy and procedure.
Support taskings/operations and where required provide detailed reports.
Proactive monitoring of CCTV to identify and effectively manage critical incidents, violent crime, ASB, Envirocrime, and Safeguarding concerns.

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Experience_

Experience in working within a Control Room / Operations Centre including the engagement of a wide range of customers/stakeholders and partners.
Experience and proficient use of various security systems to identify, report and manage incidents.
An understanding of local authority and various enforcement teams and partnership working
Experience in managing and responding to events/incidents
Experience working in a team to deliver set objectives within a highpressure