Control Room Operator

## Control Room OperatorApply: Lake County Jail: Full time: Posted 23 Days Ago: JR100001551 West Main StreetTavares, FL 32778If your long-term goal is to become a certified Corrections Officer, the Control Room Operator position is an excellent opportunity to begin your career. This position offers a starting pay of $18.00 per hour and serves as a pathway to becoming a certified Detention Deputy.The Lake County Sheriff's Office will sponsor you while you attend the Corrections Academy. Upon successful completion of the academy and certification as a Detention Deputy, you will be eligible for promotion to the Detention Deputy position, which offers an annual salary of $62,000.Once we receive your confirmation, we will schedule you for a Physical Abilities Test.We look forward to hearing from you.**Pay Rate**$18.00 **Hourly****JOB SUMMARY**This position is responsible for coordinating the secure movement throughout units within the Lake County Detention Center.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES*** Operate all doors within the facility and to the sally ports.* Answers phone calls and directs inquires to the appropriate areas.* Listens to radio calls and relays messages within units.* Monitors unit screens.* Responsible for all pedestrian movement within their assigned area.**ADDITIONAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES*** May assist units on gathering information.* When working in central control, maintain control panel and logs all movement in secured area.*\\*The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not all inclusive and are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties. Employees may be required to perform other duties as deemed necessary or required in the course of their employment with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.***SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** This position has no supervisory responsibilities to include employees or inmates.**QUALIFICATIONS*** Must be at least 18 years of age.* Must be a United States citizen.* Must not have been convicted of a felony.* Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral character.* Must not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.* Must meet visual requirements of at least correctable to 20/40 in each eye.**INTERNAL and EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIP and COMMUNICATION REQUISITE*** General public to include private citizens and businesses* Attorneys and other visitors**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS*** Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS** **and ABILITIES*** Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.* Must have basic computer skills.* Must be able to present a positive image in person and over the phone.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**The physical demands described here are representative but not inclusive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be offered to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**This position requires all work to be performed inside the Lake County Correctional Facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Depending on assignment, the employee may be required to work long and/or irregular work hours, including evenings and/or weekends. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may encounter the following: verbal abuse, chemicals, fumes, noise, vibrations, slippery surfaces, allergenic substances, irregular eating and sleeping schedules, bodily injury, contact with blood, bodily fluids, infectious or contagious diseases.Work Shift:11**Full-Time Benefits Include:*** Medical* Dental* Vision* Life* Retirement* Deferred Comp 457 Plan* Supplemental insurance* Work Comp* Paid Sick and Vacation* Paid Holidays* Employee Assistance Program* Free Health Clinic* Tuition Assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr