Control Room Operator

Full Time
Pekin, IL
From $16.26 an hour
Posted
Job description
Tazewell County, Illinois is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and collaborative individual to serve as a Control Room Operator.
Appointed by the Sheriff and under the direct supervision of the Jail Operation Supervisors, Deputy Jail Superintendent, and Jail Superintendent this position performs tasks both, routine and semi-routine involving the operation of the Control Room in the Tazewell County Justice Center.
This is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week position that requires working 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts and/or weekends and holidays.
This is a position of trust and responsibility. This position is directly responsible for monitoring officer safety and security of the facility.
This is a union position with a starting salary of $16.26 per hour.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and monitor the security electronic system – monitor security, movement of personnel and detainees as well as access in, out, and within the Tazewell County Justice Center.
  • Be alert and maintain video surveillance of the security monitors for any breach of security inside and outside of the Justice Center.
  • Communicate with Jail Clerks, Correctional Officers, and Jail Operations Supervisors to convey any suspicious behavior that may occur.
  • Monitor jail radio traffic and other appropriate radio traffic from outside agencies and communicate with dispatchers from TC3.
  • Monitor security alarms for the Tazewell Building, McKenzie Building, Old Post Office, and the Courthouse.
  • Understand and monitor the electronic water control system of the Tazewell County Justice System.
  • Understand and monitor all elements of the fire annunciation panel.
  • Understand and monitor the distribution of all keys to proper staff of the Tazewell County Justice Center.
  • Perform other assigned tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • Must successfully complete an on-the-job training program established by the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office
  • Must have a thorough understanding of the policies and procedures of the Tazewell County Justice Center
  • Maintain professional behavior under all circumstances in both routine and emergency situations
  • Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position
  • Must pass an extensive background check as well as a pre-employment polygraph exam and an oral interview by the Jail Superintendent and Deputy Jail Superintendent
  • General knowledge to use electronic equipment, desk-mounted radios, telephones, and video monitors
How to Apply
We do not sponsor foreign nationals for immigration purposes. Applications should not be submitted if an immigration sponsorship will be required either now or in the future. Only United States Permanent Residents or Citizens will be considered.
We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid holidays, personal days, sick days, vacation, and retirement. If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume.
Tazewell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE – race/color/religion/sex/Sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability



About Tazewell County:

Welcome to Tazewell County, the central Illinois community which combines city assets with the serene beauty and quiet countryside of rural living. It is located on the Illinois River adjacent to Peoria and part of the Peoria-Pekin Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has an estimated population of 352,164. Tazewell County was established in 1827 and has a population of 135,394, according to 2010 U.S. Census data, encompassing 658 square miles of which 649 square miles is land and nine square miles is water.

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