Certified CCTV Technician
A certified CCTV technician with 3+ years of experience setting up temporary surveillance camera systems for events, managing camera positioning, monitoring live feeds, and handling recording for security purposes.
Positions & specializations
About this operator
The Certified CCTV Technician sets up and operates temporary surveillance camera systems for events and venues. The technician manages camera positioning for optimal coverage, monitors live feeds from a security station, and handles video recording for security documentation and playback. CCTV technicians provide event security support through visible camera presence and continuous monitoring throughout the event duration. They can assist with identifying security incidents in real time and provide recorded footage for post-event review or police investigations if required.
This is our senior professional tier - capable of commercial CCTV deployments, multi-site installations, and IP camera networks. We do not position this operator as an industry expert or award-grade specialist. For large-scale enterprise surveillance design or government-grade security installations, please engage an independent industry specialist directly.
Skills
Equipment they operate
- PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras
- Fixed dome and bullet cameras
- Network video recorders (NVR)
- Coaxial and network cabling for CCTV
- Monitor displays for live viewing
- Mobile CCTV mounting solutions
Responsibilities
- Temporary CCTV camera installation and positioning
- Camera angle adjustment for optimal venue coverage
- Live feed monitoring from a security station
- Video recording management and storage
- Identifying and reporting security incidents to event management
- Coordinating with venue security teams
- Playback and footage retrieval for incident documentation
- Camera system teardown after events
Common use cases
What's included
- 1 × CCTV Operator / Technician
- Temporary CCTV camera installation and setup
- Live feed monitoring during event
- Video recording management
- Coordination with venue security
- Camera system teardown after event
- 8 hours of coverage
Extra charges (quoted on booking)
- Outstation travel — Quoted on booking (locations outside Colombo district)
- Overtime — 150% of hourly rate per extra hour
- Meals & refreshments — Client arranges for events over 4 hours
Frequently asked
Does the CCTV technician bring their own cameras?
How many cameras can the technician set up?
Can the cameras monitor in low light or nighttime?
Can the technician record footage for later review?
Can the CCTV system integrate with venue security?
What is the standard coverage duration?
What is the minimum rental period?
Do travel charges apply?
Things to know
- Standard booking covers 8 hours. Overtime is charged at 150% of the hourly rate per additional hour.
- CCTV technician provides labor only — cameras, NVR, monitors, and related equipment are rented separately.
- Cameras must be provided by client or rented separately. Technician cannot supply camera equipment.
- Venue power supply (230V) must be available at camera locations and monitoring station.
- Camera mounting positions and cable runs must be coordinated with venue management.
- CCTV technician is for surveillance support only — not a security guard or crowd controller.
- Recorded footage is stored on NVR provided by client — footage retrieval after event is the client's responsibility.
- Travel charges apply for locations outside Colombo district.
- Meals and refreshments for the CCTV technician must be arranged by the client for events exceeding 4 hours.
- Advance booking required — minimum 3 days notice.
- Cancellation within 24 hours of the event forfeits the booking fee.
- For support before or after the event, contact WhatsApp: +94 777 186 500