Monitor I

Bexar County; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County is seeking a Monitor I to provide surveillance, direct supervision, and care for residents at a United States facility. The role includes monitoring resident movement, ensuring compliance with rules, and assisting with daily operations to maintain safety and order.

The position requires the ability to manage potential disturbances, transport residents as needed, and dispense medications while documenting all activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with people; diplomacy, tact, and organizational skills are necessary.
• Ability to prioritize to meet suspense dates.

Responsibilities

• Provide surveillance and direct supervision, security, control and care of assigned residents in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Monitor all residents leaving and returning to the CCF from authorized or unauthorized leave; all non-staff personnel entering the CCF premises; all residents in-house for compliance with program rules, regulations and assignments, and inspect all assigned work areas
• Monitor and observe residents' general conduct and behavior to prevent disturbances and/or absconding
• Transport and/or escort residents to and from designated areas and/or locations
• Dispense and record all medication(s) or non-prescription drugs for residents
• Maintain direct contact with residents in order to provide resolution to their problems and/or intercede, including using force to the extent necessary, to maintain control and order
• May have to collect urine specimens for urinalysis and/or administer the Alco-Scan drug test for any resident suspected of substance abuse
• Monitor all areas of the facility for safety hazards, maintenance problems, property damage and prevention of criminal activity; Monitor operations of equipment and report malfunctions
• Supervise and maintain housekeeping procedures established by facility policies and procedures
• Write detailed reports of incidents and/or events within the facility
• Conduct lights out and wake up
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed

Job description

Monitor I

United States of America (Hourly)

Time Type: Full time

Summary and Responsibilities

• Provide surveillance and direct supervision, security, control and care of assigned residents in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures
• Monitor all residents leaving and returning to the CCF from authorized or unauthorized leave; all non-staff personnel entering the CCF premises; all residents in-house for compliance with program rules, regulations and assignments, and inspect all assigned work areas
• Monitor and observe residents' general conduct and behavior to prevent disturbances and/or absconding
• Transport and/or escort residents to and from designated areas and/or locations
• Dispense and record all medication(s) or non-prescription drugs for residents
• Maintain direct contact with residents in order to provide resolution to their problems and/or intercede, including using force to the extent necessary, to maintain control and order
• May have to collect urine specimens for urinalysis and/or administer the Alco-Scan drug test for any resident suspected of substance abuse
• Monitor all areas of the facility for safety hazards, maintenance problems, property damage and prevention of criminal activity; Monitor operations of equipment and report malfunctions
• Supervise and maintain housekeeping procedures established by facility policies and procedures
• Write detailed reports of incidents and/or events within the facility
• Conduct lights out and wake up
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed

Other Specialized Job Requirements

Other specialized job requirements include the ability to work with people; Diplomacy, tact, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize to meet suspense dates are necessary. Knowledge of security practices and procedures; Ability to adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations; ability to deal with hostile, abusive, or irrational individuals

Employment Details

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren).

Equal Opportunity

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.

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