What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jail Program Security Monitor position at Bexar County, TX?

Salary : $3,042.00 Monthly

Location : Bexar County Sheriff's Office - 200 North Comal Street San Antonio, TX

Job Type : Full-time Regular

Job Number : 2025-01646

Department : Bexar County Sheriff's Office

Division : Sheriff Support Services

Opening Date : 01 / 02 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

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 Environment and Physical Demands :

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County :

NOTE : Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Associates Degree

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Master's Degree

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Which best describes your years of experience dealing with the public?

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Are you able to stand in a stationary position for extended periods?

Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office?

Do you acknowledge that you must complete operational procedure training offered by the Sheriff's Office within (6) six months of Employment?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test?

Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?

Are you able to work weekends, holidays and perform shift work?

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