CCTV Operator

Role summary

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The CCTV Operator is responsible for monitoring surveillance cameras across Fairmont Ajman, identifying unusual activity, recording incidents, and promptly reporting security concerns. Requirements typically include previous experience in CCTV monitoring, security operations, or hotel security; familiarity with surveillance systems; good observation and communication skills; and the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays. Candidates should be reliable, discreet, physically and mentally alert, and able to remain calm during emergencies. Basic computer skills, accurate report writing, and knowledge of UAE security procedures are expected. Relevant security training or certification and previous luxury-hospitality experience would be advantageous.

About the employer

Fairmont Ajman is a luxury beachfront hotel in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, operated under the Fairmont brand of Accor. The property offers elegant guest rooms and suites, restaurants, lounges, leisure facilities, meeting spaces, and direct access to the Arabian Gulf. Fairmont hotels are known for attentive service, refined hospitality, and memorable guest experiences, serving both leisure and business travelers. As part of Accor, one of the world’s largest hospitality groups, the hotel provides employees with exposure to international operating standards, structured training, and opportunities for career development across a global network. Team members are expected to demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, teamwork, and a strong commitment to guest safety and satisfaction.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a Gulf federation of seven emirates, including Ajman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Hospitality, tourism, retail, aviation, construction, healthcare, logistics, and technology provide strong employment opportunities, particularly in major cities and resort areas. The culture combines Islamic traditions, Emirati heritage, and a highly international expatriate community; modest dress and respectful public behavior are important. Lifestyle ranges from modern shopping, dining, and nightlife to beaches, desert activities, and cultural attractions. The climate is hot and sunny for much of the year, with milder winters. Foreign employees normally require an employer-sponsored work permit and residence visa, with medical testing and Emirates ID registration. Employers may provide accommodation, transport, insurance, and flights, but these benefits should be confirmed before accepting an offer. Ajman generally offers lower living costs than Dubai.