What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Monitor - Sheriff's Office 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 : 2025-01654

Department : Bexar County Sheriff's Office

Division : Sheriff Support Services

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

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

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

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

None

Do you have two (2) years' experience dealing with the public?

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?

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 workweek; may work weekends, holidays and perform shift work?

Required Question

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