Night Security Center Operator: CCTV & Alarms

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health & dental insurance

Health clinic for dependents

Generous retirement plan

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Travis County Office of Security & Protection seeks a Security Center Operator to monitor CCTV, access control, and security systems in a fast-paced environment. You will respond to alarms, coordinate with guards, and document incidents from the Austin facility.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED with security operations center experience; shift is 10:30pm–6:30am, Sunday–Thursday, with potential weekend/holiday rotation. Strong technical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 2 years in a security operations center environment, plus 1 year of computer experience

Responsibilities

• Monitor unified security platforms (access control, video surveillance, intrusion, analytics)
• Dispatch security guards to calls for service
• Report security concerns, violations and emergencies (verbal and written)
• Initiate response/notification procedures during emergencies
• Operate security computer systems and radio communications
• Attend required training and maintain certifications

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Decision making

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or GED; 2 years security OPS center exp

Tools

Lenel access control

CCTV systems

Alarm monitoring

Job description

Travis County Office of Security & Protection seeks a Security Center Operator to monitor CCTV, access control, and security systems in a fast-paced environment. You will respond to alarms, coordinate with guards, and document incidents from the Austin facility.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED with security operations center experience; shift is 10:30pm–6:30am, Sunday–Thursday, with potential weekend/holiday rotation. Strong technical and communication skills are essential.