Role:
Salary: Band 4, £26,106 – £26,403 Plus shift premium
Location: Gateshead Police Station (Expected to be moving to Cobalt September 2026)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Shift work, including weekend and bank holidays please see attached, which is subject to change.
Contract: Permanent
Working for #TeamNP
Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.
As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.
As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.
Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.
Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.
Learn about our full benefits package.
The role
Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Communications Department as a CCTV Operator.
CCTV is crucial for community safety, helping to prevent, deter, and detect crime by recording evidence for court use, protecting both the public and officers. High-quality footage often leads to guilty pleas, highlighting the role’s importance. CCTV Operators must stay vigilant against potential terrorist threats, coordinating with internal and external experts. They play a key role in ongoing situations, ensuring public and officer safety, and playing a key role in keeping our communities safe.
What you’ll do
1. Patrol cameras to ensure public safety and search for wanted or missing persons.
2. Monitor ANPR and respond to alerts, liaising with relevant parties.
3. Provide high-quality CCTV footage and prepare accurate statements for court cases.
4. Support large-scale events like football matches and demonstrations.
5. Perform administrative duties using MS Office and CCTV systems.
6. Use radios to coordinate during incidents and communicate clearly with all parties.