Security Systems Operator

Overview

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is up 23.38 per hour.

• Operates computer to track officer movement and inmates/minors assigned to a specific facility.
• Looks for aggressive behavior or other potential security problems between inmates/juveniles notifying Custodial Deputy or Juvenile Institutions Officer on duty of all suspicious behaviors.
• Maintains visitor and inmate/juvenile access control.
• Ensures Custodial Deputy or Juvenile Institutions Officer access to secured areas.
• Makes announcements to inmates/juveniles and officers on duty.
• Assists the public with inmate/juvenile and facility information and provides them with general procedural information.
• Transmits information between housing units, medical, control, commissary, etc.
• Assigns computer based alpha or numeric identification codes to inmates/juveniles.
• Determines routing of information based on content and knowledge of unit operations.
• Records and processes bail and/or court fees from schedule on inmates in custody.
• Prepares reports and other related written material.
• May assist with the processing of prisoners/detainees. May also testify in court on matters relating to inmates/juveniles.

Equivalent to graduation from High School.

Two (2) years of full time experience as a security guard, dispatcher, computer/surveillance terminal operator, or similar work in a related public law enforcement field or military service. One year of college or business school may substitute for one year of required experience.

Work experience in a law enforcement agency is desirable.

• Monitor internal security surveillance cameras and monitors radio traffic, alarm systems and other security and control systems.
• Operates facility control panels controlling electrical doors restricting movement of visitors and inmates/juveniles or allowing access to Custodial Deputies/Juvenile Institutions Officers.
• Effectively communicate with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds both in person and over the telephone.
• Respond appropriately to immediate response situations.
• Perform job duties under stressful situations.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards, and/or County regulations.
• Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.
• Work variable days and/or shifts and overtime as necessary.

• Correctional facility safety and security issues.
• State Penal, Vehicle, Health and Safety, and Welfare Institutions Codes.
• Effective verbal communication and written skills.
• Personal and on-line computer systems.

• Establish and maintain filing systems.
• Recognize potential violent and inappropriate behavior.
• Comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Read and interpret written material accurately and effectively.
• Use sound judgment.
• Understand, interpret and explain regulations and policies governing correctional facility operations.
• Recognize and respect limit of authority and responsibility.
• Monitor and effectively direct inmates/juveniles and officers.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy while dealing firmly and fairly with inmates/juveniles.