Control Point Operator Gunnison

United Trading Group; Gunnison (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Utah Department of Corrections in Gunnison, Utah is seeking a Control Point Operator for on-site work at the Central Utah Correctional Facility. The role involves maintaining security, monitoring access, and coordinating with staff to ensure safety within a correctional environment.

positions require a criminal background check and include weekend/holiday work; the role offers health and retirement benefits and a pathway within a well-established public agency.

Responsibilities

• Maintains security and surveillance over institutional access, egress, program activities, and other activities.
• Monitors schedules.
• Monitors and controls access of staff, visitors and inmates through the use of video monitors, audio communications and operation of electronic doors.
• Assure compliance with overall facility security procedures in an electronic control center, including security equipment and override systems.
• Adherence to safety and security guidelines, policies and practices while working in and around a correctional institution environment.

Tools

WebTrack system

Job description

Control Point Operator Gunnison

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Salary – $22.39 - $ Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Crystal Haywood | [e-mail] | 801-545-5532

Application Deadline – 10/6/2026

Key Responsibilities

The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking individuals for a Non-Certified Correctional Control Point Operator position at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, UT.

• 1. Maintains security and surveillance over institutional access, egress, program activities, and other activities.
• 2. Monitors schedules.
• 3. Monitors and controls access of staff, visitors and inmates through the use of video monitors, audio communications and operation of electronic doors.
• 4. Assure compliance with overall facility security procedures in an electronic control center, including security equipment and override systems.
• 5. Adherence to safety and security guidelines, policies and practices while working in and around a correctional institution environment.

Job Duties/Task:

• 1) Coordinates activities with institutional needs and enforces security regulations on property.
• 2) Maintains accurate records and logs.
• 3) Provides immediate response by notifying officers through radio transmission when there has been a critical incident. Helps coordinate resolution by answering phones, relaying information to officers and ensuring resources are being sent to appropriate places.
• 4) Monitors the movement and activities of inmates as well as visitors entering and leaving the facility including law enforcement and other agency personnel, visitors, and the general public.
• 5) Work with the WebTrack system.

NOTE:

This job is NOT public safety certified, and does not require peace officer status or certification. This position will require a successful criminal background check. This position will require working weekends and holidays.

Why You Should Join Our Team:

Besides working with a dedicated team of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the public's safety, you will receive great health and retirement benefits.

About the Role

Location – 255 East 300 North
Gunnison, Utah, 84634
United States

Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.

Drug Test Required – Yes

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The Utah Department of Corrections is a dedicated team of professionals who ensures public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Our team is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment. For more information on the Utah Department of Corrections please click here.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].