Sheriff's Office - Control Center Technician

County of Weld; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental and Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

The Weld County jail is seeking a Control Center Technician to monitor CCTV and electronic devices, ensuring authorized entry and overall security of inmates, staff and visitors.

The position requires rotating 12‑hour shifts (6am and 6pm) with a 40‑hour work week and a yearly bid to set day or night schedules. Pre‑employment screening includes interview, background check, polygraph, drug screen and ErgoMed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 19 years old.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, read and interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to operate CCTV systems and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor jail security and control access via CCTV and electronic devices.
• Support deputies to maintain safety, security and order within the Weld County jail.
• Observe inmates to detect and deter self-harm or criminal behavior.
• Document unusual conditions or events and share with other shifts.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Two-way radios

Job description

Compensation Range $35.04 - $44.38

Job Description Summary

A Control Center Technician is a civilian security unit position trained to competently monitor and operate CCTV and electronic devices; providing entry and exit of authorized personnel through secure doors within the jail. This assignment requires rotating shifts in order to maintain jail functions 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Friday rotating every other weekend. 12 hour day 6am and 6pm start times. Day or Nights schedule determined by a yearly bid. Training will take place on day shift.

Must complete and pass pre‑employment screening:

• Interview
• Background check
• Polygraph
• Drug Screen
• ErgoMed

Essential duties and responsibilities

• 90% Provides support to deputies to maintain safety, security and order within the Weld County jail
• Ensures continuous safety and security of inmates, staff, visitors and public by competently monitoring and providing authorized entry, exit and access throughout the facility via CCTV and electronic devices
• Observes inmates and maintains alertness, continuously to detect, deter or prevent self‑destructive or criminal behaviors, including suicide, escape, assault, theft, criminal mischief, extortion ethnic intimidation, and introduction of contraband
• Allows only authorized entry and exit of secure jail perimeter and areas within the jail facility to maintain safety and security of the Weld County Jail

Important duties and responsibilities

• 10% Documents unusual conditions or events in electronic and written form to be shared with other shifts and facility personnel to maintain safety, security and order within the Weld County Jail
• Executes emergency response and tactic plans, when necessary, for events including hostage, natural disaster, fire, riot, requests for assistance, and electrical power failure to maintain safety and security within the Weld County Jail

Required Qualifications

Required Education

• High School Diploma/GED

Skills and Abilities

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English, and to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure, and operating manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of the general public or employees of organizations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to operate telephones; computer terminal, keyboard, photocopier, and scanning instrumentation; and two‑way radios.

Candidate Requirements

• Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER – Driver License, Valid and in State Valid State‑issued driver’s license

Pre‑Employment Screening

Pre‑employment substance screening is required for this position. This position is subject to a pre‑employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy. Must complete and pass pre‑employment screening:

• Interview
• Background check
• Polygraph
• Drug Screen
• ErgoMed

Compensation and Benefits

This position is non‑exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay. As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19‑085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.

Weld County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting fairness and dignity for all employees. We actively take affirmative action to comply with nondiscrimination policies and invite qualified individuals in need of reasonable accommodations to contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or (970) 400‑4234.

So many elements of Weld County make us an employer of choice. Community support and impact, a place to make a difference, team unity, career growth and development, being valued, empowerment and so much more is what you will discover as an employee of Weld County. We invite you to explore joining Team Weld, a winning team! The benefits of working for Weld County extend far beyond simply earning a paycheck. There's something for everyone here at Weld County – active and healthy living opportunities, a variety of medical plans to choose from, retirement options and plenty of paid time off to spend with family and friends. We’re excited to have you consider a career with Weld County Government!

Benefits

• Health
• Dental and Vision
• Employer Contributed HSA
• Medical Clinic
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Wellness Program
• County Retirement
• PERA (Health Department only)
• 457 Retirement Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Training & Development
• Tuition Stipend
• And more!