What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camera Monitor position at Blinn College?
Responsible for monitoring and operating surveillance equipment, watching both live and recorded video surveillance footage, reporting incidents or suspicious behavior.
Required Quals Summary
High School Diploma
Special Notes To Applicants
This is a 12 month, benefits eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage’s can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.state.tx.us/New-Employee/Insurance/. Leave time includes 96 hours vacation, 40 hours discretionary and 16 hours personal each year and 8 hours sick each month. Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, thanksgiving and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)
Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12392
Position Details
Principal Accountabilities
Principal Accountabilities
1. Monitor all Blinn College District Cameras to provide pro-active and reactive monitoring of cameras to assist with detection of crime, antisocial behavior and to support the reduction of crime, disorder and the fear of crime.
2. Report all suspicious activity to Blinn Police via phone and radio
3. Perform equipment checks to verify all cameras are broadcasting and all video storage facilities are online and functioning.
4. Properly storing footage, cataloging so it can easily be recalled at a later time.
5. Keep accurate detailed written logs.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
2. Report all suspicious activity to Blinn Police via phone and radio
3. Perform equipment checks to verify all cameras are broadcasting and all video storage facilities are online and functioning.
4. Properly storing footage, cataloging so it can easily be recalled at a later time.
5. Keep accurate detailed written logs.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalent.
Minimum Competencies
Minimum Competencies
1. Ability to quickly identify patterns and abnormalities and suspicious activity.
2. Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office Software to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills- Able to articulate statements to police officers, communicate with emergency services, testify in court.
4. Ability to stay calm
5. Ability to stay focused and concentrate for long periods of time and have excellent observational skills.
6. Strong attention to detail – must be able to identify small, seemingly insignificant details that most people would overlook
7. Ability to multi-task
8. Ability to work independently
9. Ability to pass a police background investigation
2. Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office Software to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills- Able to articulate statements to police officers, communicate with emergency services, testify in court.
4. Ability to stay calm
5. Ability to stay focused and concentrate for long periods of time and have excellent observational skills.
6. Strong attention to detail – must be able to identify small, seemingly insignificant details that most people would overlook
7. Ability to multi-task
8. Ability to work independently
9. Ability to pass a police background investigation
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
1. Surveillance system knowledge and understanding
2. Telecommunications or peace officer TCOLE certification
2. Telecommunications or peace officer TCOLE certification
Preferred Competencies
Preferred Competencies
1. Have a sharp technical mind and be capable of working with all different models of video equipment.
2. Familiarity with report writing
2. Familiarity with report writing
Working Conditions
Are there particular working conditions associated with this job that should be noted (I.E., working environment, hours of work, workspace, etc.)?
Yes
If 'Yes', please explain
Working inside and in one room for each shift. Working closely with others. Watching CCTV monitors for each shift. Cleanliness. Care of CCTV and computer technology. Air controlled by HVAC
Physical and Mental Requirements
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Moderate lifting, 15 to 44 lbs., Moderate carrying, 15 to 44 lbs., Repeated bending, Reaching above shoulder, Simple grasping, Standing, Sitting, Twisting, Stooping, Climbing stairs, Operating office equipment
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Moderate lifting, 15 to 44 lbs., Moderate carrying, 15 to 44 lbs., Walking, Standing, Sitting for long periods, Twisting, Stooping, Operating mechanical equipment, Operating office equipment, Seeing, Identifying colors, Hearing (with aid), Hearing (without aid), Writing, Counting, Reading, Telling time
Environmental Requirements
Environmental Requirements:
Inside, Working closely with other
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