CCTV Surveillance Operator

Maintaining the control center equipment

When starting a work day is an equipment check

Verifying that all external cameras are set up and broadcasting, and that all the video storage facilities

Verifying that videotape decks or computer servers are online and functioning

The operator must check to see that fresh videotapes are inserted into analog recording machines and that digital drive capture systems have enough free space available for the next 24 hours.

Keeps a written log of any suspicious activities captured by the surveillance equipment. (Many criminals, for example, will try and destroy any video equipment they observe before attempting their crimes so they won't be captured on video)

Video surveillance operator will have a sharp technical mind and be capable of working with all different models of video equipment

Strong computer skills will increasingly play an important role

Surveillance operators should also have a keen eye for detail and a good memory for keeping notes during the duty

Surveillance operators have to keep careful notes on both equipment and any activity captured by the monitors