Control Room Operator

Pasco County • Land O' Lakes, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Control Room Operator role is located at the Land O' Lakes Detention Center. This civilian position is responsible for maintaining constant vigilance of activities both inside and outside of the detention center by visual observation and monitoring of camera systems. Must control all entries and exits to and from the facility. Monitor fire panels, maintain key control, provide visual security, protection and safety of personnel, inmates, equipment and buildings.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license
• CJIS Security Awareness Certification will be required
• Unescorted CJIS clearance as authorized by FDLE will be required
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication
• Ability to hear conversation at a normal level (assisted/unassisted), vision correctable to 20/40 in each eye
• Ability to work shift work
• Must be able to perform the physical standards required for the job
• Knowledge of policies and procedures
• Knowledge of facility computer systems to include JMS
• Knowledge of radio procedures
• Knowledge of Officer post assignments
• Knowledge of Prison Rape Elimination Act
• Knowledge of Human Diversity
• Time management
• Inter-personal skills
• Problem solving
• Relating well to the public and inmate population
• Ability to work under emotional/physical stress
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff members and the general public
• Ability to operate a personal computer, peripheral equipment and assigned software
• Ability to plan, organize and bring assignments to completion
• Ability to apply proper grammatical skills in correspondence

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant vigilance of activities
• Operates security gates and control room security doors
• Maintains accountability of security equipment
• Monitors cameras, radios, emergency panels, inmate recreation and inmate visitation
• Makes emergency notifications and computer entries
• Answers telephones
• Writes reports
• Maintains work area
• Uses a variety of equipment and/or machines to include: telephone, radio, computer, software programs, and photocopier
• Plans, organizes, and brings assignments to completion
• Uses a radio for communication, must be able to listen and comprehend radio traffic

Benefits

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
• Preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED