Control Operator

Central Control Operator (Manufacturing)

Department:
Sheriff‑Detention

Position Control Number: 0418‑402

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt; position is eligible for overtime

Safety Sensitive Designation:
This position is designated as safety‑sensitive.

Random Drug/Alcohol Test:
Yes

Opening Date:
January 9, 2026

Closing Date:
January 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job description should not be interpreted as all‑inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job‑related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job‑related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.

Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

• Monitors and controls movement within the detention facility by continuously observing cameras within central control; opens and closes doors remotely for authorized personnel as needed.
• Conducts thorough searches of all bags and personal belongings brought in or out of the detention facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Utilizes body scanner and hand‑held metal detection equipment to scan all individuals entering the detention facility; follows departmental policy and procedures to ensure the safety of inmates and staff within the facility.
• Receives calls and provides information on inmates and jail policies and procedures to law enforcement, court staff, or the general public; transfers callers as appropriate.
• Monitors communications within the detention facility using the intercom system or hand‑held radios; responds to access requests or communicates security issues.
• Observes and responds to unauthorized movement within the facility using voice commands via intercom; dispatches officers to designated locations as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations using the public address system, radio communications devices, and telephones; dispatches internal emergency assistance or requests outside emergency assistance as needed.
• Maintains a log of all incidents and emergency occurrences within the facility.
• Monitors door, fire, and emergency alarms; identifies the type of alarm and responds according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Utilizes cameras and radios to verify individuals requesting access to the sallyport; upon verification, allows or denies entry.
• Maintains a computerized log of personnel on duty, all breaks taken, and the relief personnel for each shift.
• Ensures the computerized roster of inmates housed within the facility is accurate each shift; enters movement to/from the facility as needed.
• Coordinates with deputies to complete inmate headcounts three times each shift; verifies totals provided by deputies against inmate roster to ensure accuracy; requests recounts as needed.
• Maintains and utilizes facility blueprints as required in emergency situations, i.e. evacuation systems and routes.
• Manages and maintains the key lockbox, including duplicate, operational, and emergency key sets; conducts key inventory at the start and end of each shift; documents the issuance and return of all facility keys during shift.
• Receives non‑emergency calls from the public; gathers information to dispatch the appropriate response within the units.
• Connects callers to the appropriate person or office as necessary; may dispatch deputies as the need arises.
• Enters data on each call into the computer, recording the time the call was received, location of the incident, type code, time unit arrived on scene, time unit completes…