{"id":5973,"date":"2023-04-10T11:08:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T11:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/?p=5973"},"modified":"2025-05-16T12:59:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T12:59:23","slug":"why-work-as-a-cctv-operator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-staging.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/why-work-as-a-cctv-operator\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Work As A CCTV Operator?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>According to the Security Industry Authority (SIA), there are an estimated 5.9 million closed-circuit television cameras in the country, including 750,000 in sensitive areas such as schools. With these alarming stats, it\u2019s reassuring to know that there is a huge demand for CCTV operators and opportunities aplenty.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the great things about working in the security sector, is the possibility to build upon your existing skills and acquire much sought-after opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people that start out might find themselves working as a Door Supervisor or a Retail security guard, however, CCTV operating is highly flexible and can open even more doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at the role in more detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-a-cctv-operator-do\">What does a CCTV operator do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.357), 17px);\"><li>Watch and study live images sent from closed-circuit television cameras to spot and prevent crimes, accidents and incidents like traffic jams.<\/li><li>If you work for a local council, you may be required to overlook public spaces or provide eyes for private companies such as supermarkets or a factory complex.<\/li><li>You could also be tasked to look at CCTV footage from public transport links such as trains, buses and busy motorway roads.<\/li><li>You\u2019ll be based in a control centre.<\/li><li>Operate the cameras by remote to get a clearer image.<\/li><li>Maintain a safe archive of recordings, keeping them correctly labelled so they can be produced where necessary.<\/li><li>Assist the police in retrieving specific recordings and make copies upon request. <\/li><li>Report a faulty camera.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/AdobeStock_228803538-Copy-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34617\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much does it pay? \u2013 <\/strong>An average salary is <strong>\u00a325,480<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What skills are the required?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.357), 17px);\"><li>Working as part of a team<\/li><li>Communicating with people<\/li><li>Attention to detail<\/li><li>Computer literate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What qualification will I need? \u2013 <\/strong>While you don\u2019t need any formal qualifications to do this job, any police or military experience is highly useful. Otherwise, you will need a licensed qualification recognised by the SIA. See image below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/qual-300x187.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5974\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the hours? \u2013 <\/strong>You may be expected to cover 24-hour shifts, 7 days a week, but don\u2019t worry, many advertised jobs are for 12 hour shifts on 4 days on, 4 days off basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What about the environment? \u2013 <\/strong>You\u2019ll be indoors, situated in a control room overlooking many screens, working either alone or part of a team. You will be in contact with colleagues via radio and telephone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if all the above sounds like you, hopefully that\u2019s all your questions answered then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best of luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-work-in-the-security-sector\">How to work in the security sector<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in working in the security sector, whether it be as a Door Supervisor, Security Guard or CCTV Operative, you will need to obtain a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/licence\/door-supervisor-licence\">SIA Licence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To obtain a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/licence\/door-supervisor-licence\">SIA Licence<\/a>, you will need to complete a course. Once you have completed the course, will you then be able to apply for an SIA Licence and work in the security sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SIA CCTV Course Mock Exam | Unit 2 Working as a CCTV Operator\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GJfeTHkpqaE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n[hubspot portal=&#8221;20130333&#8243; id=&#8221;db18eebc-4bff-4158-a502-4d09e4d1716c&#8221; type=&#8221;form&#8221;]\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for jobs?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find the latest security jobs, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jobs Board,<\/a> which has 1,000+ jobs from the UK\u2019s best security companies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on the hunt for a security job on the go, download the GuardPass app for all the latest jobs and more. The GuardPass App is available for download on the<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/pk\/app\/protect-by-get-licensed\/id1562863073?utm_campaign=You%27re%20Hired%20%C2%A3100%20Bonus&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=204213381&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-80GAhjYc2S3SblJo0xHiB9_21pxGSbeSjSgbqK-D1Kt4mcvh7JaXbbcLNmwaW_0rCmaapZF_vI5G0loJdvT7uxCOLXWHLYoEs7x1EqMK0zTgDPi80&amp;utm_content=204213381&amp;utm_source=hs_email#?platform=iphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Apple App Store<\/a> or on the<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.getlicensed.protect.released&amp;utm_campaign=You%27re%20Hired%20%C2%A3100%20Bonus&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=204213381&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8WV9sFVvVdaXZowt521IQjfhD3z6gSBuqyARdSsARheyYk8R7bKMd5feOH4-isT_7LKvPbCc0o2qOyCJrXWKfuXXzNn5uT5TUGZbIOj8umRovJb-w&amp;utm_content=204213381&amp;utm_source=hs_email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Google Play Store<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the Security Industry Authority (SIA), there are an estimated 5.9 million closed-circuit television cameras in the country, including 750,000 in sensitive areas such as schools. With these alarming stats, it\u2019s reassuring to know that there is a huge demand for CCTV operators and opportunities aplenty. 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