Security Monitor

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REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

• Reports directly to: Security Manager

• The Security Monitor within the Department serves at the Support Staff level and is selected by the Security Manager and an administrative panel after having met the requisite education, training, and experience criteria set out in this job description.

• The individual is not responsible for the supervision of employees.

• Applicant is hired under the legal doctrine of employment at will.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Screen all individuals entering public entrances to the Bexar County CSCD buildings;

• • Operate metal detector, x-ray scanning equipment, and other surveillance equipment;

• • Check in defendants utilizing computer database system;

• • Answer calls to the Security Office’s and direct to the appropriate personnel;

• • Monitor, test, and respond to emergency alarm systems;

• • Perform general clerical functions;

• • Deal with the public and at times with difficult people;

• • Screen visitors and direct or escort to appropriate location;

• • Control security access to allow for authorized delivery, vendor, and law enforcement access;

• • Monitor security camera live feeds and investigate incidents using the security camera system;

• • Required to drive various types of vehicles not to exceed Class C driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• • Knowledge of security practices and procedures;

• • Knowledge of security equipment and monitoring techniques;

• • Ability to communicate verbally and by telephone and radio;

• • Skilled in monitoring multiple surveillance screens simultaneously;

• • Ability to adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations and to deal with hostile, abusive, or irrational individuals;

• • Ability to operate a personal computer, two-way radio, and closed circuit TV;

• • Ability to recognize and detect potential weapons or contraband;

• • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization and the general public.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required;

• • Two (2) years’ experience dealing with security matters and the general public is desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Includes lifting/carrying 10 to 30 lbs. frequently; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand an eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate basic security equipment.

• Includes lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand an eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment.

• Subject to sitting, extensive standing, walking, reaching, twisting and handling to perform the essential job functions.

• Applicant must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license.

• Applicant must pass and maintain a favorable criminal background check.

• Applicant must clear a pre-employment physical and urinalysis test.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment with exposure to temperature variations; and cramped areas.

• Applicant may be required to work at any CSCD Office or Satellite Office.

• Individual may work some outdoors with some travel required.

• Individual will have daily contact with the public and outside agencies concerning services available to defendants. Individual may work in the proximity of some defendants who could be considered dangerous.

• Applicant may be required to work a flexible shift schedule and more than forty (40) hours during the workweek.

• NOTE: Bexar County CSCD operates under the legal doctrine of employment at will. All employees are hired under an initial 12 month probationary (introductory) period. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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.

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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.