Security Control Room Operative

Iran International Television is a Farsi-language news channel which is targeted at people living in Iran and those in the Farsi speaking diaspora. It is a news and factual channel with news bulletins, talk shows, documentaries, features and magazine content across broadcast, digital and social media.

Job Summary

Job Title: Security Control Room Operative

Job Ref: SCRO-401

Role Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: UK, London

Closing Date: 7th August 2025

• To actively and effectively monitor and react to control room systems and alerts that include CCTV, fire alarms, and other activations.

• Ensure duties are carried out in accordance with policy and procedures

• Monitor and react to safety and security matters including those raised by staff or visitors.

• Occasionally carry out Close Protection opportunities if qualified.

• Occasionally carry out other security functions on site.

• 12-hour days and nights shift patten.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor on a day-to-day basis the CCTV functions, fire and security systems, ensuring all systems are operable, complete regular system checks, panic alarm checks reporting any faults.

• Ensue safety and security and react to any incidents as required, searching, downloading and maintaining as required.

• Complete incident reports as required, including the completion of a daily handover.

• Carry out duties in accordance with policy and procedure, assisting staff and colleagues as required in professional and customer focussed manner.

• Monitor and operate radio, telephone or other communication systems as required.

• Monitor and operate the building access control system assisting the supervisor to ensure access control for persons and vehicles is maintained to the highest standard.

• Occasionally undertake patrols, inspections or other security related function in accordance with management instructions when required.

• Issue and monitor visitor or other access passes and keys as if required.

• Attend awareness briefings and training.

• Maintain a sense of vigilance and awareness promoting a security minded culture

• Work a 12-hour shift pattern of days and nights.

Requirements

• Experience of working in a security control room with current CCTV SIA licence.

• Experience of managing or working in a supervisory capacity of a Security Control Room.

• Experience of working in fast-paced media or similar security environment.

• Experience of liaising with the Emergency Services.

• Evidence of mid-level security qualifications.

• Current SIA license including CCTV.

• SIA Close Protection preferred but not essential.

• Evidence of current First Aid skills.

Closing Date: 7th August 2025

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