Security Monitor

Job Title

Security Monitor - BCSO

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Under supervision, is responsible for screening, monitoring and controlling access of all individuals and containers entering secured county facilities through designated entrances; operates metal detection, x-ray scanning and other surveillance equipment; monitors and tests emergency alarm systems; researches criminal history information; maintains activity logs; completes various clerical tasks; and performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Screens all individuals entering public entrances to Bexar County facilities using stationary and hand-held metal detectors and x-ray scanners

• Monitors surveillance equipment and emergency alarms such as two-way radios, television (TV) camera screens, fire alarms and duress alarms

• Controls Justice Center security doors to allow authorized delivery, vendor, inmate and law enforcement officer access

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled tests of alarm equipment and records results

• Maintains activity logs for two-way radio transmissions, officer location, prisoner movement, transport van time and mileage, deliveries, recorded surveillance VCR tapes and Courthouse and Justice Center keys

• Recognizes and detects potential weapons and contraband; adjusts to rapidly fluctuating situations; multi-task

• Researches defendant and suspect criminal history and driver's license information utilizing the Texas Criminal Information Center (TCIC) and National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) computer systems

• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, and two (2) years' experience dealing with the public; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Preferred knowledge of security practices and procedures; preferred knowledge of security equipment and monitoring techniques

• Skill in communicating verbally by telephone and radio; skill in monitoring multiple surveillance screens simultaneously

• Ability to operate personal computer, two-way radio, handless telephone receiver, basic office equipment; ability to deal with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, service providers, co-workers, other County employees and the general public

• Must obtain valid TCIC/NCIC Certification within one (1) year of employment

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

• May work weekends, holidays and perform shift work

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working conditions are primarily inside and constantly exposed to the general public and occasionally exposed to potentially hostile people

• Physical requirements include visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment

• Subject to continuous periods of sitting or standing for up to 8 hours per day

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.