Jail Program Security Monitor

Summary

Responsible for monitoring and observation of Jail Programs areas at Adult Detention Center facilities under the supervision of experienced Deputies; operates and monitors surveillance equipment; maintains activity logs; completes various clerical tasks; assists deputies in escorting inmates and staff when warranted to and from inmate programming locations; and performs other related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors and conducts visual observation of Jail Programs classroom environments inside the Adult Detention Center facilities
• Alerts appropriate authority when intervention by uniformed Deputies is necessary
• Enforces ADC computer use policy and maintains control of the ADC Jail program areas
• Maintains activity logs regarding incidents occurring within Jail Programs areas
• Prints and distributes class/program rosters and related documents
• Communicate with living unit officers to ensure that inmates are being routed to and from program areas according to schedules
• Recognizes, detects and immediately reports potential contraband and safety concerns to Deputies
• Performs maximum observation of inmates at assigned location
• Assist Deputies with inmate escorts to and from program areas when required
• Assists in researching 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, and three (3) years’ experience dealing with the public; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of security practices and procedures; 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, volunteers and the public
• Must be able to stand in a stationary position for extended periods
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
• Must complete operational procedure training offered by the Sheriff’s Office within six (6) months of employment
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work more than forty (40) hours during the workweek
• May work weekends, holidays and perform shift work

• Working conditions are inside a jail environment with occasional exposure to hostile or violent people, bodily injury, contagious diseases, high noise areas, and unfavorable fumes and odors
• Subject to continuous periods of sitting or standing in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Occasionally may work in an outdoor environment exposed to varying weather
• Exposed to professional staff and potentially hostile people
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 20 pounds
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Operates a computer and other office productivity equipment

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.

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