Control Room Specialist

Job Title

Security Officer

Job Description

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer Performs difficult skilled, highly technical and responsible work in maintaining safety, security and the access control of personnel, juveniles and visitors within a secure detention facility, by performing the following duties. Schedule: 1st Shift Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Essential Duties

Controls all movement in the facility i.e. detainees. staff and visitors. Controls and monitors access to entire facility and surrounding exterior. Monitors all access systems, 32-48 cameras and related equipment. Maintains, control and operates intercom system. Monitors and controls all alarms, such as fire, staff assistance needed, etc. Maintains and issues temporary access cards and keys. Maintains and issues radios to staff for on and off site communication. Generates reports and logs for security/access control as required. Monitors fire drills/emergency evacuation for compliance with existing plans and procedures. Answers telephone after hours, on weekends and holidays. Conducts ongoing training for all staff in the network system. Conducts ongoing routine testing of the network system. Performs data input/access printouts. Writes, implements, evaluates and updates security/access control procedures on ongoing basis. Maintains security/access control administrative files. Cross trains with Youth Care Workers. Additional duties and responsibilities include the following: Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned. When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery. Performs weekly/monthly system back-up. Performs general maintenance and cleanliness of control room, including cleaning monitors, cameras and counter tops, and sweeping floors and bathroom. Supervisory responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or experience: High school diploma or GED and two years related experience in a secured facility.

Additional Requirements

Prior to employment must have Criminal Record Check and reference checks and Child Protective Services check initiated. Prior to onset of employment must have tuberculin and drug screen as part of physical examination. Must successfully complete IS 100 and IS 700 National Incident Management (NIMS) within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher level of NIMS training as determined appropriate for this position.

Benefits

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services. Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit; Life insurance at no cost to the employee; Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.; Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance; Paid Time Off. Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position. Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans. Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures.