Facility Security Aide 2

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Security

• Maintains continual observation of deputies in multiple adults in custody living units to provide critical support specifically in the event of an emergency or risk to the deputy and for the overall safety security and orderly operations of the facility.
• Observes activities and individuals within an assigned area of the Corrections Facility. Utilizes direct visual scans and closed circuit television monitors to identify potentially serious situations and adults in custody rule violations. Takes prescribed action.
• Operates touch-screen access control devices. Monitors audible alarms and other visual/ auditory surveillance systems in order to respond appropriately and in a timely manner to situations as they occur.
• Communicates with other staff via two-way radios and intercoms.
• Regulates access by adults in custody civilians and staff to assigned areas by remotely opening and closing electronic doors to assist in maintaining security and safety within the facility.
• Verbally interacts with and visually tracks individuals or groups of adults in custody or civilians within the facility. Inquires about identity purpose and destination and notifies staff of expected activities and movement within the facility.
• Accesses and inputs data in various computerized systems and databases.
• Initiates and maintains neat accurate and complete reports; maintains a logbook of activities and checks.
• Assists in coordination of personal and professional adults in custody visits within the secure perimeter of the facility. Monitors adults in custody visits and phone calls utilizing visual and auditory senses. Initiates audio recordings when necessary.
• Works in a 24-hour 7-day per week facility with rotating shift schedules and workstations. This includes working a variety of shifts weekends holidays and overtime as required.
• Verbally communicates with staff adults in custody the public and other criminal justice personnel. This verbal communication sometimes involves using a loud command voice that can be heard over other institutional noises.
• Remains constantly alert and observant throughout the shift.
• Negotiates flights of stairs.
• Dons emergency equipment in a safe and efficient manner for routine training and in crisis situations.
• Maintains key and equipment control. Controls and coordinates access to and egress from the unit.
• Monitors audio traffic on the radios telephones and intercoms and acts as a dispatching agent within the unit and to other areas of the facility. Monitors the fire alarm system.
• Receives headcounts from pod officer and others (e.g. health services staff maintenance workers etc.) and acts as a remote supervision post when the officer is not in the unit.
• Verbally deals with adults in custody over the intercom to provide instructions or to give directions to maintain the safe secure and orderly operation of the facility.

• Maintains adults in custody files in a complete accurate neat fashion and filed alphabetically.
• Purges files as necessary.
• Attends and participates in facility and unit briefings.
• Attends and participates in other meetings and training as required.
• Initiates and maintains neat accurate and complete reports memos disciplinary reports and logbook entries.
• Accesses inputs and retrieves electronic mail briefings and other information through the departments automated information system.
• Adheres to implements and enforces job-related rules policies procedures and post orders in a manner which promotes the safe secure and orderly operation of the facility.
• Maintains checks and requests supplies as necessary.
• Assists with any special projects when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Graduation from high school; AND
2. Two years of employment experience which included utilization of a computer; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work education training or experience relevant to the position as determined by Marion County.

• Ability to pass a background be free of criminal convictions except for minor traffic violations.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: knowledge of and experience with computers and keyboarding is required.
• This is a full-time position which is eligible for overtime.
• This position is represented by a union.
• Typical Work Schedule: Works in a 24-hour 7-day a week operation. Positions in this classification are required to work rotating shifts subject to call back or other alternative work schedules.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OAR and . Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.