Control Room Operator

LCSO Lake County Sheriff's Office; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan 457

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Free Health Clinic

Job summary

LCSO Lake County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Control Room Operator to coordinate secure movement within the Lake County Detention Center. The role starts at $18.00 per hour and serves as a pathway to becoming a Detention Deputy after academy completion.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, US citizenship, and clean background. You will operate facility doors, monitor screens, and relay information across units, with full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony.
• Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral character.
• Must not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Must meet visual requirements of at least correctable to 20/40 in each eye.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the secure movement throughout units within the Lake County Detention Center.
• Operate all doors within the facility and to the sally ports.
• Answer phone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate areas.
• Listen to radio calls and relay messages within units.
• Monitor unit screens.
• Responsible for all pedestrian movement within their assigned area.
• May assist units on gathering information.
• When working in central control, maintain control panel and logs all movement in secured area.

Skills

English fluency

Verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida Driver's License

Job description

551 West Main Street Tavares, FL 32778 If your long-term goal is to become a certified Corrections Officer, the Control Room Operator position is an excellent opportunity to begin your career. This position offers a starting pay of $18.00 per hour and serves as a pathway to becoming a certified Detention Deputy. The Lake County Sheriff's Office will sponsor you while you attend the Corrections Academy. Upon successful completion of the academy and certification as a Detention Deputy, you will be eligible for promotion to the Detention Deputy position, which offers an annual salary of $62,000. Once we receive your confirmation, we will schedule you for a Physical Abilities Test. We look forward to hearing from you. Pay Rate $18.00 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for coordinating the secure movement throughout units within the Lake County Detention Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate all doors within the facility and to the sally ports.
• Answers phone calls and directs inquires to the appropriate areas.
• Listens to radio calls and relays messages within units.
• Monitors unit screens.
• Responsible for all pedestrian movement within their assigned area.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• May assist units on gathering information.
• When working in central control, maintain control panel and logs all movement in secured area.

*The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not all inclusive and are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties. Employees may be required to perform other duties as deemed necessary or required in the course of their employment with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities to include employees or inmates.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony.
• Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral character.
• Must not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Must meet visual requirements of at least correctable to 20/40 in each eye.

INTERNAL and EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIP and COMMUNICATION REQUISITE

General public to include private citizens and businesses Attorneys and other visitors

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Must have basic computer skills. Must be able to present a positive image in person and over the phone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative but not inclusive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be offered to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires all work to be performed inside the Lake County Correctional Facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Depending on assignment, the employee may be required to work long and/or irregular work hours, including evenings and/or weekends. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may encounter the following: verbal abuse, chemicals, fumes, noise, vibrations, slippery surfaces, allergenic substances, irregular eating and sleeping schedules, bodily injury, contact with blood, bodily fluids, infectious or contagious diseases.

Work Shift: 11 Full-Time

Benefits Include:

• Medical Dental Vision Life Retirement Deferred Comp 457 Plan Supplemental insurance Work Comp Paid Sick and Vacation Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Free Health Clinic Tuition Assistance

INTEGRITY:

We value the quality of possessing and steadfastly adhering to high moral principles and professional standards. Integrity implies honesty, truthfulness, honor, veracity and reliability.

PROFESSIONALISM:

We value the skill and competence exhibited by a highly trained professional, characterized by pride, self-discipline, a thirst for higher education, and a customer service oriented approach.

PEOPLE:

We value all people. Our relationships with others should be respectful and fair. By valuing people, we also value diversity, the spirit of teamwork, and open and honest communication. We believe people are our most valuable resource.

LEADERSHIP:

We value leadership as the ability to guide, direct, and influence people toward the proper course of action. Leadership implies the ability to provide purpose and motivation. Even those who do not serve in a formal leadership role can lead by example.

LOYALTY:

We value loyalty as an unfailing devotion to a cause despite our personal likes, dislikes, hopes and desires. Loyalty implies faithfulness, devotion, allegiance, trustworthiness, and fidelity so that a common cause might prevail.

COMMITMENT:

We value commitment to the mission of the Sheriff's Office. Commitment is the sense of responsibility to the people we serve, the law enforcement profession and the oath of our office. Commitment is kindred to loyalty and is exemplified by courage, dedication, and persistence.

COMMUNITY:

We value our community and believe to be effective we must be a part of those we serve. We support efforts to enhance the quality of life in Lake County by encouraging community involvement, believing it to be a responsibility of citizenship.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

We value individual and collective responsibility for our mission and core values. We believe it is our duty to be answerable for our actions both internally and externally. Accountability is achieved through relentless follow-up.