General Summary: Maintains order and security in the Charles B. Webster Detention Center by supporting certified personnel in ensuring the safety and well-being of inmates, employees, and visitors within the guidelines of applicable state and federal laws, department directives, and rules and regulations. Reports to the Sergeant or other designated person and works with co-workers, inmates, attorneys, visitors, ministers, social workers, and probation, parole, court, police, and other agency personnel to provide operational support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Maintain and keep a watchful eye on all video surveillance monitors for security and internal and external radio transmissions pertaining to the facility. Maintain and monitor all security intercoms within the facility and in-house telephone system.
- Maintain control of all entry/exit gates to the perimeter of the facility including access of authorized vehicles to and from the facility only after positive identification. Works control panel for cells, entrance to cell block, emergency exits, and visitation/attorney area. Activate Jail security staff to any area of the facility where it appears that officer backup is required.
- Responsible for back up panel control of all housing areas as needed.
- Responsible for notifying the proper authorities in emergency situations. (IE: Fire, Ambulance, and Police).
- Maintain and keep a daily activity log, either written or computer generated to record movement and activity as specified in the Central Control Post Order.
- Maintain cleanliness of Central Control area.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.