Senior CCTV Officer London, England
Job description
Job Ref: COM-22-064
Job type: Full Time, 35 hours
Closing date: Sunday 16th April 2023 at 11:59pm.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £43,701 - £45,711 per annum (PO3)
“Less crime and less fear of crime”
“Less young people involved in and impacted by criminal behaviour”
“Communities and individuals empowered and supported to work in partnership with the Council and the Police”
Do you have the aptitude to support Building Safer Communities in Lewisham?
The role
The Safer Communities Service has a key role in developing the Safer Communities Service, which includes the following strands;
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) - Community Engagement - Crime Reduction, which includes the management of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) & Community Safety - Licensing – Prevent - Statutory Nuisance - The Public Health response to Violence - Trading Standards - Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) - Violence Reduction
The Service is developing and growing and as a result, we have a number of exciting new opportunities.
- Safer Communities Service Senior CCTV Officer
The Safer Communities Service Senior CCTV Officer, will support the Safer Communities Service Anti-Social Behaviour & Statutory Nuisance Operational Manager and CCTV team to respond to the needs of our service users in a prompt and timely manner. They will manage the control room, managing enquiries for footage, performance data, supporting enforcement operations carried out by Council officers and Police officers. You will also respond to requests for the installation of CCTV cameras by both the public, council team and our partner organisations. You will require a good understanding of the appropriate legislation and current best practices with CCTV.
You will liaise with the Councils maintenance contractor to ensure that repairs and maintenance work is being carried out in compliance with terms of the contract. You will need to have good technical knowledge of IP base public space CCTV systems, including a basic understanding of wireless IP Networks, switching, recording and cameras. You will work with the Council’s Planners to assist in designing Public Space CCTV system for new developments. You will oversee the technical aspects of these system with the support of the CCTV Manager. You will also be required to oversee the management of monitoring contract. Therefore, you will need experience of contract management.
Location
Whilst the service is primarily based at our Eros House Office in Catford, SE6 we operate a hybrid approach whereby you may be required to work both in the office and from home as determined by service requirements.
What we’re looking for
We remain committed to ensuring that Lewisham is a place where those who experience any crime has their experiences validated, are empowered to recover, and are supported within our inclusive and diverse community. The successful candidate will have a knowledge of Public Space CCTV, a technical understanding of public space CCTV systems and an understanding of the laws, which cover the disclosure of CCTV footage. Good written and verbal communications skills is paramount and you will need to be able to manage your own workload and assist with supporting cases involving anti-social behaviour. This role requires someone to be flexible and adapt quickly to new situations and be solution focused.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate effective prioritisation of workload in a high-pressure environment as well as great attention to detail.
The successful candidate will have a good technical understanding of how an IP public space CCTV system works, you will be able to engage with our installers to advise them as to how the network will expand, what equipment should be used to replace old or failing kit. You will need the knowledge to allow you to understand if a proposed design is suitable for the Councils needs and can be incorporated into our current network.
In return, we’ll offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community
Salary details
£43,701 - £45,711 per annum (PO3)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Further information
For an informal discussion, please contact Daniel Fish-Halvorsen, ASB/SN Operational Manager [email protected]
Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The post is subject to a DBS check.
For a full job description and person specification, and for further information about the recruitment process, please click on the links below.
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Closing date
Sunday 16th April 2023, 11:59pm
Interview & Test take place on the same day: On or after Tuesday 26 January 2023
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
