Security Monitor & Access Control Specialist

bexar; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County is seeking a Constable Security Monitor to screen, monitor, and control access at county facilities. The role operates metal detectors, x-ray scanners, and alarm systems, maintaining logs and investigating criminal history where needed.

The position requires HS/GED with public-facing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work varying shifts. TCIC/NCIC certification must be obtained within one year, with potential weekend or holiday work.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, and two (2) years’ experience dealing with the public; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred knowledge of security practices and procedures; preferred knowledge of security equipment and monitoring techniques
• Skill in communicating verbally by telephone and radio; skill in monitoring multiple surveillance screens simultaneously
• Ability to operate personal computer, two-way radio, handless telephone receiver, basic office equipment; ability to deal with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, service providers, co-workers, other County employees and the public
• Must obtain valid TCIC/NCIC Certification within one year of employment
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek; may work weekends, holidays and perform shift work

Responsibilities

• Screens all individuals entering public entrances to Bexar County facilities using stationary and hand-held metal detectors and x-ray scanners
• Monitors surveillance equipment and emergency alarms such as two-way radios, television (TV) camera screens, fire alarms and duress alarms
• Controls Justice Center security doors to allow authorized delivery, vendor, inmate and law enforcement officer access
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled tests of alarm equipment and records results
• Maintains activity logs for two-way radio transmissions, officer location, prisoner movement, transport van time and mileage, deliveries, recorded surveillance VCR tapes and Courthouse and Justice Center keys
• Recognizes and detects potential weapons and contraband; adjusts to rapidly fluctuating situations; multi-task
• Researches defendant and suspect criminal history and driver’s license information utilizing the Texas Criminal Information Center (TCIC) and National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) computer systems
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Surveillance monitoring

Handling hostile individuals

PC operation

Two-way radio

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Personal computer

Two-way radio

Job description

Bexar County is seeking a Constable Security Monitor to screen, monitor, and control access at county facilities. The role operates metal detectors, x-ray scanners, and alarm systems, maintaining logs and investigating criminal history where needed.

The position requires HS/GED with public-facing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work varying shifts. TCIC/NCIC certification must be obtained within one year, with potential weekend or holiday work.