Control Room Operator
Control Room Operator
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Job Opening and Application Details
- Keeping the peace with dignity honesty and compassion.Linn County located in the heart of the Willamette Valley is surrounded by beautiful landscape year round and is just a short drive away from the mountains beaches and waters of Oregon. If you enjoy the great outdoors and four seasons of change this is the place for you! The Linn County Sheriffs Office offers meaningful work unique professional challenges endless learning opportunities and excellent benefits! Visit our Career Pages to learn more about our agency and join our team of professionals that make a difference in the lives of others.The Linn County Sheriffs Office is actively recruiting applicants for the position of Control Room Operator. This is a full time position in the Corrections Division. This position will start as a weekday 4/10s schedule. It may move to shiftwork (rotating days and nights including weekends and holidays) working 4/12s 4-on/4-off to better meet the needs of the Sheriffs Office. Additional consideration will be given to those applicants with experience working in a Corrections facility as well as experience using various software platforms such as Laserfiche ONESolution Records Management/Jail Management System (formerly Sungard ONESolution) and the Microsoft Office suite of products.In an effort to create the largest pool of applicants to participate in a competitive selection process applications are being accepted both internally and externally. The Linn County Sheriffs Office will conduct a process for internal applicants first should any applications be received. If no internal applications are received or those applicants are not selected to fill the position the process will proceed with external applications.ALL qualified applicants are encouraged to apply at this time.
This posting may be closed at any time. Job Classification Specifications
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES/JOB OBJECTIVES:Performs data processing work within the Jail Management System in the three control towers operates HMI door control system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: A person employed in this classification must possess the capability to perform the following duties to be considered for this position. The duties are essential functions requiring the critical skills and expertise needed to meet job objectives. Additional specific details of these essential functions may be provided by the specific office or department job announcement if applicable.
1. Maintain surveillance of AICs corrections staff and the public while in the correctional facility; observe and report any unsafe conditions in the correctional facility involving persons or physical plant maintenance; control AIC correctional staff and public movement within the correctional facility; relay information and communicate with the AIC population using the intercom system.
2. Control and monitor AIC recreational activities; provide to the public routine information concerning AIC status and division policies and procedures. Update AIC jail logs and general jail log daily when activities in the facility dictate. Inspect incoming and outgoing AIC mail.
3. Operate telephone and radio communications equipment; take incoming telephone calls from citizens and answer questions. Check visitors in and out of the facility during visitation times.
4. Use Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) to potentially verify and/or confirm warrants and to check potential AIC visitors for warrants and supervision status.
5. Monitor the correctional facilitys fire system man-down alarms and surveillance cameras; respond to alarms alerting reactionary personnel.
6. Develop and maintain effective harmonious and reasonable work relationships with others.
7. Maintain regular and predictable work attendance.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
8. This classification covers the most significant essential functions performed by an employee in this position but it does not include other occasional work which may be similar to related to or a logical assignment for the position. Any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of the duties listed under essential functions or which may arise as other functions. The balance of the various duties responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may change from time to time based upon managements decisions on how to best allocate resources. Any shift emphasis or rebalancing does not constitute a change in the essential functions of the job classification.Job Requirements
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY: Some knowledge of correctional practices procedures and the use of telephone radio and data entry. Some knowledge in the principles of human relations and communications as applied to the correctional setting.
Ability to develop a working knowledge of a considerable range of procedures and techniques. Ability to exercise sound judgement in the performance of duties and interpretation of procedures and techniques. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees other agencies the courts AICs and the general public.
EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Two years of experience involving public contact. Graduation from a senior high school or possession of the equivalent GED Certificate.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Be a citizen of the United States. Be 21 years of age or older. Be of good moral fitness as determined by a thorough background investigation. Be free of any conviction for any felony; any misdemeanor involving violent behavior; or unlawful use possession delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance narcotic or dangerous drug. Pass a written test and oral interview as prescribed by the Sheriffs Office. Be willing to work weekends holidays varying shifts and extra hours. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment may be a condition of employment. Must be Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certified within one year of appointment. Must pass a comprehensive psychological examination. Must possess and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR card including operation of Automatic External Defibrillators. Must maintain the ability to testify in court.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed indoors in either the standing or sitting position. Work requirements include the ability to sit stand and move about; see speak and hear; use hands to manipulate or operate objects or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The work requires the ability to lift or move thirty (30) pounds.Hiring Process Details
Hiring Process Details
Age: 21
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid OREGON State Drivers License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Background Check:
Finalists for this position will be subject to an extensive background investigation. Some issues that might cause an applicant to be withheld from further consideration include but are not limited to the following:- Felony convictions
- Misdemeanor convictions for:
- Domestic violence (DV);
- Currently named as the Respondent in a Restraining Order;
- Crime of dishonesty; and/or
- Crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another.
- Illegal manufacture transport or sale of a controlled substance.
- Any repeated convictions of an offense which indicate disrespect for the law a lack of good moral character or disposition towards violence and disorder.
- Discharge from employment where such discharge indicates poor behavior and/or an inability adjusting to discipline.
- A Dishonorable Discharge from the armed forces.
- Persons convicted of a petty larceny.
No arrests or convictions for any felony or any misdemeanor crimes involving the unlawful use possession delivery or manufacturing of a controlled substance narcotic or dangerous drug.
Additional Disqualifiers:
Must pass a thorough background investigation psychological exam drug screen and integrity interview that establishes strong moral character. Any conduct that could compromise the integrity of the employee other employees the Sheriffs Office or the County will be closely evaluated. The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace. Must be able to meet and adhere to agency policy on Personal Appearance Standards. For questions or to request a copy of the policy please send an email to. The Linn County Sheriffs Office is an Equal Opportunity and Veterans Preference Employer.
Tentative Hiring Process:- Review of NEOGOV Application and supporting documents
- Computerized Basic Skills Testing (Depending on position)
- Captains Interview - Informal 10-15 minute face-to-face interview for eligible and invited applicants (possibly followed by a short job tour)
- Oral Board Interview - Formal face-to-face interview for eligible and invited applicants
- Conditional Job Offer of Employment extended to top candidate(s) only
- Pre-employment background investigation
- Pre-employment psychological evaluation
- Pre-employment urinalysis drug screening
- Final offer - Hire contingent upon the successful completion of the following screening processes: background investigation pre-employment psychological evaluation pre-employment drug screening.
Employment Type
Full-Time
