Corrections Security Coordinator

Are you interested in serving your community Have you been considering a Corrections and/or a Law Enforcement career If you answered yes then you need to apply for Travis County Sheriffs Office Security Coordinator position. This is a great position to introduce you to the Corrections and Law Enforcement environment. Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that includes a highly rated retirement plan vacation and sick leave personal holidays longevity pay tuition reimbursement medical dental and vision and a free employee health care clinic.

The Security Coordinator under general direction maintains accurate inventory of keys updates and maintains complete detainee rosters and daily activity log and performs a variety of administrative skilled or technical tasks of a specialized nature. Security of inmates and the public is a major element in the performance of duties assigned to this job classification.

This is a job classification within the Public Safety/Emergency Management job family. This classification possesses knowledge of fundamental concepts practices and procedures. This classification is distinguished in that incumbents are directly responsible for security of the inmates and public visiting detention centers. This classification may require work in secure facilities.

• Operates base radio within the jail detention complex and maintains contact with all jail posts. Monitors radio for routine and emergency transmissions.
• Monitors and operates security alarm systems in the detention complex. Operates electronic control panel for access to unit. Operates screening devices such as the X-ray machine. Monitors security cameras to track normal inmate movement and identify security violations in all areas including MPA and isolation areas. Provides surveillance of activity in passive dayrooms.
• Maintains accurate inmate count for each unit including individual building counts. Reports all suspicious behavior and activity to appropriate personnel. Responds to panic and fire alarms throughout the courthouses and other locations. Writes reports or supplements to incidents or violations of the law. Maintains running count sheet showing inmate movement. Records counts at shift change.
• Dispatches officers to various tasks on or off the complex. Coordinates traffic flow during detention and other hearings. Responds to and coordinates emergency situations.
• Coordinates access into within and out of the complex. Answers telephone and relays information between buildings supervisors officers and the general public.
• Enters information into computer system and drafts correspondence using computer software. Performs administrative duties such as filing photocopying answering phones and data entry.
• Provides first line of security to buildings within the complex. Assists with inmate visitation ensures that all visitors are properly signed in and accounted for with appropriate identification before allowing access into secured area.
• Processes new inmates by booking interviewing completing paperwork fingerprinting taking photos searching inmates and takes all property including clothes and money to be held while in custody. Maintains accurate inventory and account of inmate property and money when they are detained. Returns appropriate belongings such as money or clothing to detainees when released.
• Initiates and develops files on inmates who participate in the weekend work release program. Conducts warrant checks on inmates processed at both intake and release.
• Handles classification and tracking of inmates who are a part of specific programs. Completes program processing gives orientation and reviews protective order information with inmate. Accepts fine payments for inmates on the weekend program.
• Performs inmates sentence calculations and releases by reviewing court commitments calculating time served tracking and projecting release dates and tracking credit for inmates who work upon completion of sentence. Researches back time for credits for courts and attorneys. Audits files as required.
• Interacts with courts and other agencies to verify defendant has been sentenced to a particular program or is authorized for release. Contacts immigration as required.
• Supervises and monitors key control.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. AND up to one (1) year experience in corrections security or computer operations;

OR

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses Registrations Certifications or Special Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen.

TCIC/NCIC Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

Jailers License must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

***Physical participation is required to obtain a jailers license. A jailers license is obtained through Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). The physical participation includes defensive tactics which may include basic self- defense defensive techniques and inmate handling techniques. TCSO will provide training for licensure.***

• Methods procedures and techniques used in operating jailhouse security systems.
• Modern office/clerical and administrative practices procedures and methods related to operating jailhouse security systems.
• File management and techniques.
• Principle and procedures of record keeping.
• Computer equipment to include word processing spreadsheets databases presentations and a variety of software packages.
• Business English spelling and arithmetic.

• Record keeping.
• Operating a variety of modern office equipment including a computer.
• Both verbal and written communication.

• Physically perform assigned security duties with alertness.
• Use firmness and tact in enforcing regulations.
• Communicate effectively with inmates.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions.
• Handle stressful situations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele representatives of outside agencies other County employees and officials and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 2050 pounds occasionally visual acuity speech and hearing hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing walking sitting repetitive motion reaching climbing stairs bending stooping kneeling crouching crawling pushing pulling balancing client/customer contact squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to continual contact with persons accused or convicted of crimes. Subject to stressful court environment and client and customer contact for extended periods of time.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Shift Work Required 24-Hour Operation

Works some holidays some evenings some nights some weekends.

Location: Austin TX

Department: Sheriff

TCOLE Physical Exam Drug Test Alcohol Test Psychological Exam Required. Criminal Credit Driving Education Employment Checks Required.