Security Monitor - BCSO
Job in
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78208, USA
Listed on 2026-01-09
Listing for:
Bexar County
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-09
Job specializations:
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Security
Site Security, Security Guard, Security Manager, Unarmed Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Security Monitor - BCSO page is loaded## Security Monitor - BCSOtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 16 Days Agojob requisition :
JR100104
** Job Title
** Security Monitor - BCSO
** Pay Rate
** United States of America (Hourly)
** Time Type
** Full time
** Summary
* * Under supervision, is responsible for screening, monitoring and controlling access of all individuals and containers entering secured county facilities through designated entrances; operates metal detection, x-ray scanning and other surveillance equipment; monitors and tests emergency alarm systems; researches criminal history information; maintains activity logs; completes various clerical tasks; and performs related duties as required.
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* Duties and Responsibilities:
*** Screens all individuals entering public entrances to Bexar County facilities using stationary and hand-held metal detectors and x-ray scanners
* Monitors surveillance equipment and emergency alarms such as two-way radios, television (TV) camera screens, fire alarms and duress alarms
* Controls Justice Center security doors to allow authorized delivery, vendor, inmate and law enforcement officer access
* Performs scheduled and unscheduled tests of alarm equipment and records results
* Maintains activity logs for two-way radio transmissions, officer location, prisoner movement, transport van time and mileage, deliveries, recorded surveillance VCR tapes and Courthouse and Justice Center keys
* Recognizes and detects potential weapons and contraband; adjusts to rapidly fluctuating situations; multi-task
* Researches defendant and suspect criminal history and driver's license information utilizing the Texas Criminal Information Center (TCIC) and National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) computer systems
* Performs related duties as required
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* Minimum Qualifications:
*** Graduation from High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, and two (2) years' experience dealing with the public; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Preferred knowledge of security practices and procedures; preferred knowledge of security equipment and monitoring techniques
* Skill in communicating verbally by telephone and radio; skill in monitoring multiple surveillance screens simultaneously
* Ability to operate personal computer, two-way radio, handless telephone receiver, basic office equipment; ability to deal with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, service providers, co-workers, other County employees and the general public
* Must obtain valid TCIC/NCIC Certification within one (1) year of employment
* Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office
* May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
* May work weekends, holidays and perform shift work
** Working Environment and Physical Demands:
*** Working conditions are primarily inside and constantly exposed to the general public and occasionally exposed to potentially hostile people
* Physical requirements include visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment
* Subject to continuous periods of sitting or standing for up to 8 hours per day
** Working With Bexar County
** Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
* Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
** We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* time type:
Full time posted on:
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