Security Monitor - BCSO

Bexar County; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement plan

Employee benefits for family

Job summary

A county government in San Antonio is seeking a Security Monitor to ensure the safety of county facilities. Responsibilities include monitoring access points, operating security equipment, and maintaining logs. Candidates must have a high school diploma and two years of public-facing experience. An understanding of security practices and the ability to effectively communicate are essential. Bexar County offers competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Two years experience dealing with the public is required.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with the public.
• Must obtain TCIC/NCIC certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Screen individuals entering secured county facilities.
• Monitor surveillance equipment and emergency alarms.
• Maintain activity logs for various operations.

Skills

Security practices and procedures

Communicating verbally

Monitoring surveillance screens

Operating personal computer

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

You may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel.Security Monitor - BCSO page is loaded## Security Monitor - BCSOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 16 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100104**Job Title**Security Monitor - BCSO**Pay Rate**United States of America (Hourly)**Time Type**Full time**Summary**Under supervision, is responsible for screening, monitoring and controlling access of all individuals and containers entering secured county facilities through designated entrances; operates metal detection, x-ray scanning and other surveillance equipment; monitors and tests emergency alarm systems; researches criminal history information; maintains activity logs; completes various clerical tasks; and performs related duties as required.**Duties and 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**Minimum 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 general public* Must obtain valid TCIC/NCIC Certification within one (1) year of employment* Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office* May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek* May work weekends, holidays and perform shift work**Working Environment and Physical Demands:*** Working conditions are primarily inside and constantly exposed to the general public and occasionally exposed to potentially hostile people* Physical requirements include visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment* Subject to continuous periods of sitting or standing for up to 8 hours per day**Working With Bexar County**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). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.*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.*time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 16 Days Ago### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters, and we'll reach out if a suitable role becomes available.