CCTV Coordinator

We are urgently recruiting a CCTV Coordinator to support Derbyshire Police in a high-profile murder investigation. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major enquiry as part of the force’s Major Incident Room (MIR).

Role Overview:

As the CCTV Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing, retrieving, and preparing CCTV footage for evidential use. You’ll operate and maintain CCTV systems, assist with footage recovery from scenes, liaise with internal teams and external agencies, and ensure all activity complies with legal, operational, and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring & Operation:

  • Operate and monitor live CCTV feeds in support of major incidents

  • Respond to alarms, out-of-hours requests, and time-sensitive events

  • Maintain detailed logs of events and system activity

Evidence Management:

  • Retrieve, download, and compile CCTV footage from crime scenes

  • Produce evidential footage and prepare witness statements

  • Assist with the preparation of footage for court presentation

  • Attend court as required to provide evidence related to CCTV exhibits

Technical Support:

  • Provide guidance on the use, maintenance, and capabilities of CCTV systems

  • Troubleshoot technical issues and liaise with system owners and technicians

  • Conduct diagnostics and quality assurance checks on CCTV equipment

Collaboration & Communication:

  • Work closely with investigators, forensic teams, and partner agencies

  • Communicate effectively across various channels (radio, telephone, email)

  • Build strong relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders

General Support:

  • Prioritise workloads in a fast-paced investigation environment

  • Maintain the confidentiality and security of CCTV operations

  • Ensure all work complies with GDPR, data protection laws, and internal procedures

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Experience operating and managing CCTV systems and digital recording equipment

  • Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving ability

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Proven ability to analyse footage and compile evidential material

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

  • Confident working independently and collaboratively in high-pressure environments

  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, including GDPR and data protection law

  • Experience liaising with law enforcement and understanding criminal justice procedures is highly desirable

Vetting Requirement:

Candidates must hold valid NPPV3 or SC clearance, issued by a UK police force within the last 12 months. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications without active vetting.

Location:

Derbyshire – working within the Major Incident Room on a live and complex investigation

Contract & Pay:

  • 12-week contract initially, with high likelihood of extension

  • £21–£23 per hour, depending on experience (via umbrella company, inside IR35)


This is a rare opportunity to support a major policing operation and contribute directly to a nationally significant investigation.

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