CCTV Operator – Control Room (Canterbury, Kent)

About the role

Join AKON Security as a CCTV Operator based in Canterbury, supporting clients across Kent and South East England. You will work from a dedicated control room, monitoring live camera feeds, detecting incidents, and coordinating responses to protect people and property.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor multiple CCTV feeds simultaneously, maintaining full situational awareness.
• Detect and report criminal activity, anti‑social behaviour and safety breaches.
• Coordinate in real time with on‑ground security teams, police and emergency services.
• Prepare accurate incident reports and evidence packages for law enforcement.
• Ensure strict GDPR and data‑protection compliance at all times.
• Maintain detailed operational logs throughout each shift.

Required profile

• Methodical and observant individual able to concentrate for long periods.
• Legal right to work in the UK and able to pass a DBS check.
• Hold a valid SIA Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) Licence.
• Completed Data Protection & GDPR compliance training.
• Experience in CCTV, control‑room or monitoring roles is an advantage.

Required skills

• Operation of professional CCTV systems and digital recording platforms.
• Incident reporting and evidence handling.
• Understanding of GDPR and data‑protection requirements.

What we offer

• Day and night shift patterns.
• Work in a licensed, GDPR‑compliant environment.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in security operations.