What is the CCTV Licence?

Find out what a CCTV Licence is

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Written by Anar Bakrania
Updated over a week ago

The CCTV Licence allows you to work in the private security industry as a CCTV Operator. The licence is issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and is valid for 3 years. 

CCTV Operators usually work in control rooms where camera footage from offices, shops or public spaces are displayed. 

It is the CCTV Operator's responsibility to keep people and property safe by actively monitoring public areas, tracking individuals and identifying risk. 

More information on how to become a CCTV Operator can be found on the SIA CCTV Operator Training Course.

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