Overview
Control Room Operator Courts – Sheriff’s Office Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT at Salt Lake County
Job Description:
Control Room Operator
$38,345.00 – $57,517.00 DOE*
All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer.
“Working for the Sheriff’s Office has been absolutely wonderful. I have had a great support system from my direct peers and leaders along with others in the department as we are working in a team environment. We work together as one to make a difference and display positive example to all.” – Current Civilian
JOB SUMMARY
Operate and monitor the courthouse control room radio console, Computer Aid Dispatch (CAD) system,
access control, camera system, duress system, intercoms, computer, and telephones simultaneously to
maintain constant coverage and courthouse security.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) years of directly related experience (e.g., Law Enforcement, Facility Protection, Security, Dispatch,
Corrections, Loss Prevention, Video Surveillance, Call Center).
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must pass the Sheriff’s Office required Drug Test.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment
background check.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Controls employee, prisoner, and court patron access to court holding, visiting booths, secure parking
and other employee only secure entrances/areas.• Remotely monitors movement throughout courthouse, identifies emergency situations and calls for
appropriate law enforcement and/or medical emergency response, and expedites access through the
facility.
Observes prisoners and staff during movement inside the secure areas, within holding cells and visiting
booths.
Monitors all camera systems to detect and dispatch assistance for suspicious circumstances,
emergencies and special events.
Responds to all system alarms, and intercom communications with prisoners and staff; facilitates
emergency response following court security plans, site procedures and Sheriff’s Office Policy.
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Receives and dispatches information utilizing the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and follows
direction of supervisors or commanders to perform call out for specialized units.
Monitors and controls radio traffic within facility, including shutting down non-emergency traffic during a
crisis.
Answers phones and assists in answering questions and requests from Judges, court staff, law
enforcement and other court patrons.
Observes and participates in testing controls for alarms, doors, and elevators and monitors electronic
security systems for alarms and problems.
Monitors and tests recording equipment for cameras; downloads and copies video.
Utilizes RMS, UCJIS and other databases to process law enforcement requests, verify warrants and
NCIC hits.
Answers GRAMA requests, prepares statistical reports, audits databases for accuracy.
Monitors intelligence sources, does analysis, prepares and disseminates bulletins.
Prepares daily logs, reports and enters information into databases to capture activities.
Assists with background investigations, reference checks, employment checks, etc.
Helps create and maintain job specific policy, procedures and post orders
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Additional Information:
Title: Control Room Operator Courts – Sheriff’s Office
Company: Salt Lake County
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
