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DAWSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Control Room Operators in GLENDIVE, Montana
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Valid Montana Drivers License
- Experience as a security guard or in supervising others in a controlled environment desired
- No experience required, employer will train
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Civilian staff position which has little or no direct contact with the inmate population
- Assigned to the control room which is the hub of the facility
- Control all movement in the facility by electronic doors and camera systems
- Keep documentation such as log books daily of all inmate movement to ensure the strictness of inmate head counts
- Follow established guidelines and procedures in regular daily tasks
- Establish and maintain close cooperative working relationships with staff, inmates and facility visitors
- Operates the mechanical operation of all electrical and mechanical controls systems for the detention facility including video, audio and security equipment
- Inventory and assign keys and radios and equipment
- Control record keeping, distribution and return of keys and radios
- Monitor video surveillance and radio to coordinate, authorize, deny or restrict movement within the facility and secure perimeter of staff, inmates and civilians
- Maintain log of inmate and material movement including staff and inmate movement in and out of units and courtrooms, food cart distribution, facility lockdowns, inmate releases, head counts, assistance calls, supply delivery, staff and civilian personnel activities and maintenance repairs
- Monitor the sound alarm system in the housing units Monitor activities in the sally port for incoming officer safety
- Maintain radio communications with officers in housing units and in transit with inmates
- Monitor and maintain the facilities fire and emergency controls systems and coordinates and monitors response activities
Part-time/full-time position, working up to 40 hours per week.
$16.00 per hour. Excellent pro-rated benefit package which includes: health insurance, optional vision/dental, life insurance, sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays and Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) with matching contribution. Additional optional benefits: flex plan, health savings account, AFLAC and Colonial insurance plans, Nationwide retirement 457 B Plan. Employer provides uniform of black pants and grey polo shirts.