Master Control Operator (Falkenburg Rd. Jail)- 08531

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office•Tampa, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Operate and monitor electronic security, fire, and safety support, two-way radio, and telephone systems in a control center within a detention facility. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner. We seek to offer employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status. At the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, we work together to encourage a strong and agile workforce while helping each individual realize his or her full potential. We take a future-oriented and targeted approach to training and crime control. We are a respected enforcement agency with over 160-year history of success driven by integrity, honor and dedication. Join us! You're going to like it here!

Requirements

A high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate.
Six months of experience in operating radio communications equipment.
Completion of pre-employment testing.
Attendance at the specified Sheriff's Office work location is required.
Depending on assignment, employees may be required to possess a valid Florida Driver License at time of employment.
Driving history will be thoroughly reviewed and may be grounds for disqualification.
No visible tattoos on face, head, and neck. Tattoos determined to take away from the professional appearance of the Sheriff’s Office must be covered with an appropriate white, black, or neutral covering.
No illegal drug sale within lifetime.
No illegal drug use within the past 36 months.
No marijuana use within the last 12 months.
No felony convictions within lifetime.
No misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statement, or domestic violence within lifetime.
No dishonorable discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Coast Guard, National Guard, or Reserve Forces.
Successful completion of a background investigation including criminal, reference, employment, and neighborhood checks; polygraph; medical evaluation; and drug screening.
Live within Hillsborough County or within Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Lake, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, or Sumter County as long as the residence is located within the 60-mile parameter of Falkenburg Road Jail at the time of appointment/employment (certified only).

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Responsibilities

Operate telephone and radio systems to transmit and receive information concerning detention center activities.
Monitor and respond to emergency communications signals and provide assistance and support as required.
Operate computerized electronic surveillance system to monitor operational status; facilitate the movement of inmates, staff, and visitors within the complex; and conduct building security checks.
Maintain facility operation status boards, incident logs, and equipment operation status logs; and prepare work orders as required.
Respond to telephone and radio calls and transmit requests for assistance or information to the appropriate area.
Provide authorized information to private citizens and public agencies concerning inmates.
Report known information to superiors and initiate emergency actions as required.
Perform other related duties as required.