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The Top 10 Jobs for Students

August 24, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

The 2020s quickly became a pretty… interesting time to be a student. Sometimes it’s good to know there’s something stable you can use to earn money. It’s why jobs for students are always in such high demand. However, finding the best student work isn’t always easy. Luckily, it doesn’t always have to be a job […]

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Jobs in Security — Door Supervisor vs CCTV Operator

July 22, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

Are you looking for jobs in security? There are lots to choose from, with plenty of UK demand for security professionals. Two of the most popular security roles are door supervisors and CCTV operators. Both of these jobs need an SIA License to do by UK law. If you’re not sure about these two different […]

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What to expect on an SIA CCTV course – PTZ camera and live feed

June 3, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

What to expect on a CCTV course  If you’ve already joined the security industry as a security guard or door supervisor, why not consider a CCTV course?  The benefits of moving upwards slightly in the security industry are that you could earn more. Salaries are not necessarily more than a door supervisor, but you could […]

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What Jobs Can You Do With A SIA CCTV Licence?

March 19, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

We all know closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras are part of our lives, and they are not going away. There are millions of CCTV cameras all over the UK, and someone has to be watching them. With an SIA CCTV licence, it could be you. From monitoring public safety to spotting card counters in a casino, […]

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How COVID-19 Impacts CCTV Operators

July 16, 2020 Mahnoor Saad

As of Friday, July 24th it will be mandatory to wear face masks in England when going to shops, similar to how implemented on Public Transport. Although it is a necessary safety precaution against COVID-19, have you ever wondered how facial coverings impact CCTV Footage? What exactly does this challenge mean for CCTV Operators? Mask […]

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Will CCTV Operators spot Coronavirus?

May 28, 2020 Mahnoor Saad

Now equipped with Realtime Fever Scanning, will CCTV Operators in the UK be able to help contain the Coronavirus? What does this mean for CCTV Operators?  The camera will act as a thermal imager and have the ability to sound an alarm when it reads a temperature that is defined as ‘dangerous’ on a subject.  […]

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Why CCTV Needs To Be Installed On All London Underground Trains

April 1, 2019 Shahzad Ali

Whether it’s the lingering morning coffee breath or narrowly avoiding an elbow to the face as you find yourself squashed somewhere between bad body odour and swallowing someone’s hair, travelling on the Tube can be traumatic to say the very least. However, while a busy morning commute should come as expected as part of living […]

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Why Work As A CCTV Operator?

December 10, 2018 Mahnoor Saad

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’s reassuring to know that there is a huge demand for CCTV operators and opportunities aplenty. One of the great things about working in […]

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Keeping the England team safe at the World cup

June 14, 2018 Mahnoor Saad

It’s finally here! The first day of the World Cup 2018 and all eyes are on Russia. With the events of the last year quite a lot of eyes were already facing in an Eastern direction. Now the football is starting it’s got everyone’s attention. With the current diplomatic climate causing fears there are worries […]

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Smile! Eight Places You’ll Always Be On CCTV Cameras in 2018

March 6, 2018 Mahnoor Saad

With the use of CCTV cameras on the rise across the UK, there are many times throughout your day-to-day life you might not realise that you’re being watched. In 2011, there was one CCTV camera for every 32 UK citizens. By 2016, this number had risen to one CCTV camera for every 11 citizens, making […]

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