BASIC FUNCTION
To monitor and control the movement of jail personnel, inmates and visitors.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Monitors the movement of jail personnel, inmates and visitors within the jail utilizing T.V. monitors, radios and intercoms; monitors security systems such as module housing alarms, all door hinge pin alarms, window detectors, panic button alarms and smoke/fire detectors.
- Controls the movement of jail personnel, inmates, and visitors; observes and responds to unauthorized movements and/or emergency situations; corrects unauthorized movements by voice commands if possible; routes officers and/or patrol cars to designated locations as necessary; summons outside police, fire and medical assistance as necessary.
- Maintains radio communications with custody officers in housing modules and in transit with prisoners; operates the internal radio communications systems to contact floor officers or receive panic button alarms; answers phone calls and relates information to authorized persons.
- Controls and issues keys and maintains jail key log.
- Performs related duties as required.
- respond effectively in crisis or emergency situations
- exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances
- remain alert and responsive
- identify suspicious acts utilizing T.V. monitors
- monitor and operate a variety of detection devices and equipment simultaneously
- read, understand and interpret work related laws, ordinances and established policies, procedures and practices of the Snohomish County Jail
- understand and follow oral instructions and written procedures and guidelines
- establish and maintain effective work relationships with other criminal justice system staff, county employees and the general public
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice