Sheriff's Control Room Security Monitor and Dispatcher

The Prince William County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the full-time position of Control Room Security Monitor and Dispatcher. The Sheriff’s Office is a state accredited agency that offers great benefits, competitive salary, VRS retirement, and a 40 hour work week. This position is subject to the following: criminal and credit history check, education and license verification check, fingerprinting, and a polygraph examination.

PREFERENCES:
Training in NCIC/VCIN terminal operation and basic dispatching.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $34,840.00 – $46,987.20

TO APPLY:
Prince William County Sheriff’s Office applications are available at the Sheriff’s Office, 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110 or online at www.pwcgov.org/sheriff. Applications must be submitted directly to the Sheriff’s Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on 4/4/2017.

General Definition of Work, Typical tasks, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The statements in this class specification are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs responsible technical work dispatching information via radio, telephone, and teletype to sheriff’s road units and courtroom security in response to vital information of prisoners; emergency situations involving transportation of prisoners from Adult Detention to the court room; monitoring video control station; tracking prisoner in the courthouse or prisoner transports; and monitoring the security system to maintain safety of inmates and personnel.

Work is performed under regular supervision of the Sheriff’s Sergeant.

TYPICAL TASKS:
Dispatches and receives information via sheriff deputy’s radio and telephone to road units and courtroom security deputies;

Maintains control of all radio traffic and monitoring of prisoner activities on closed circuit screens simultaneously;

Monitors radio traffic for both road and courthouse systems logging important transmissions to ensure the safety of the sheriff deputies;

Operates controls for inside and outside steel doors and sallyport for entrance and exits;

Keeps record log of prisoners movements to and from the Adult Detention Center and within the Judicial Center;

Assures through video security monitors that all prisoners are accounted for while in the custody of the Sheriff’s Department;

Observe deputies while prisoners are in their custody so that incidents may be reported in a timely manner and to alert other deputies in emergency situations;

Maintains both active and inactive teletype files;

Maintains the Virginia Criminal Information Center (NCIC) Teletype manual;

Operates Teletype computer terminal to run checks for vehicle registration; property liens; or criminal background checks to provide road units with vital and timely information, utilizing the VCIN/NCIC Information System;

Check all alarms within the courtrooms in the Judicial Center on a daily basis; reset and advise deputies that they are operating properly;

Assist in the maintenance of departmental records including preparing monthly mileage reports for the Sheriff’s Office vehicles; filing log reports, teletypes and other related reports and correspondence.

Advises supervisors of all emergency situations and the nature of the incident; and make contact with appropriate personnel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
General knowledge of methods of operating a base station radio; general knowledge of the methods and operation of teletype computer terminal and operations video control station; general knowledge of the methods and operations, policies and procedures of the NCIC/VCIN Information Systems; ability to monitor eight security screens simultaneously; some knowledge of county security policies and procedures, and the courtroom schedules; some knowledge of operating a two-way radio, receiving and dispatching vital information in a timely manner; some knowledge of the geography of the County and location of important buildings; ability to operate standard office equipment; ability to observe prisoner’s movements while operating the base radio, recording log information and responding to teletype request; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and county employees; ability to understand follow directions; ability to perform dual functions and maintain composure.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduate and 1-2 two years experience monitoring video security systems and operating two-way radio systems; prefer training in NCIC/VCIN terminal operation and basic dispatching.

Special Requirements

Background Checks, which may include but are not limited to: Criminal History Check, Credit History Check, Education Verification Check, License Verification Check, and/or Fingerprinting may be required as posted in the job advertisement.