Security Monitor – Sheriff’s Office

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 individuals (and their possessions) entering the Adult Detention Center (ADC) for weapons and contraband; using stationary and hand-held metal detectors and x-ray scanners
• Alerts appropriate authority when intervention by uniformed staff is necessary
• Enforces ADC visitation policy and maintains control of the ADC Lobby and visitation areas
• Monitors all aspects of inmate visits during the visitation process
• 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 public
• 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 months of employment
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• 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 public and occasionally exposed to potentially hostile people
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position
• Subject to continuous periods of sitting or standing for up to eight (8) hours per day

Supplemental Information