Control Room Operator

Control Room Operator

Join our team as a Control Room Operator!

The Control Room Operator role is located at the Land O' Lakes Detention Center. This civilian position is responsible for maintaining constant vigilance of activities both inside and outside of the detention center by visual observation and monitoring of camera systems. Must control all entries and exits to and from the facility. Monitor fire panels, maintain key control, provide visual security, protection and safety of personnel, inmates, equipment and buildings. This position reports to the Corrections Sergeant.

Maintains constant vigilance of activities; operates security gates and control room security doors; maintains accountability of security equipment; monitor cameras, radios, emergency panels, inmate recreation and inmate visitation; makes emergency notifications and computer entries. Answers telephones, writing report and maintaining work area. Uses a variety of equipment and/or machines to include: telephone, radio, computer, software programs, and photocopier. Plans, organizes, and brings assignments to completion. Uses a radio for communication, must be able to listen and comprehend radio traffic. Works under moderate guidance and supervision of a Corrections Sergeant.

Knowledge of policies and procedures. Knowledge of facility computer systems to include JMS. Knowledge of radio procedures. Knowledge of Officer post assignments. Knowledge of Prison Rape Elimination Act. Knowledge of Human Diversity. Time management. Inter-personal skills. Problem solving. Relating well to the public and inmate population. Ability to work under emotional/physical stress. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Ability to communicate effectively with staff members and the general public. Ability to operate a personal computer, peripheral equipment and assigned software. Ability to plan, organize and bring assignments to completion. Ability to apply proper grammatical skills in correspondence.

Physical skills/working conditions: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. This position requires sitting, standing, walking, lifting and occasionally bending, squatting, reaching, kneeling and twisting. Ability to hear conversation at a normal level (assisted/unassisted), vision correctable to 20/40 in each eye. Ability to work shift work. Must be able to perform the physical standards required for the job. Education, training and experience: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Licenses, certifications or registrations: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. CJIS Security Awareness Certification will be required. Special requirements: Unescorted CJIS clearance as authorized by FDLE will be required. ADA statement: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Drug-free workplace: Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law. Emergency response/recovery activities: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Veterans' preference: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants. Pasco County was voted one of the nation's top workplaces for 2021.

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.