Facility Security Aide 2 Salary $20.74 - $27.28 Hourly Location Salem, OR Job Type Full-time Regular Department Sheriff's Office Job Number 143-2018-2 Closing 11/5/2018 11:59 PM Pacific GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Under general supervision, regulates access to areas within the jail; enforces the policies and procedures associated with inmate/visitor conduct and movement within the facility. Performs related duties as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works independently with general supervision of a Corrections Sergeant who assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews results obtained for conformance to Sheriff's Office standards and overall effectiveness. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification. Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following Security Maintains continual observation of deputies in multiple inmate living units to provide critical support specifically in the event of an emergency or risk to the deputy and for the overall safety, security, and orderly operations of the facility. Observes activities and individuals within an assigned area of the Corrections Facility. Utilizes direct visual scans and closed circuit television monitors to identify potentially serious situations and inmate rule violations. Takes prescribed action. Operates touch-screen access control devices. Monitors audible alarms and other visual/ auditory surveillance systems in order to respond appropriately and in a timely manner to situations as they occur. Communicates with other staff via two-way radios and intercoms. Regulates access by inmates, civilians, and staff to assigned areas by remotely opening and closing electronic doors to assist in maintaining security and safety within the facility. Verbally interacts with and visually tracks individuals or groups of inmates or civilians within the facility. Inquires about identity, purpose, and destination, and notifies staff of expected activities and movement within the facility. Accesses and inputs data in various computerized systems and databases. Initiates and maintains neat, accurate, and complete reports; maintains a logbook of activities and checks. Assists in coordination of personal and professional inmate visits within the secure perimeter of the facility. Monitors inmate visits and phone calls utilizing visual and auditory senses. Initiates audio recordings when necessary. Works in a 24-hour, 7-day per week facility, with rotation shift schedules and workstations. This includes working a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as required. Verbally communicates with staff, inmates, the public and other criminal justice personnel. This verbal communication sometimes involves using a loud command voice that can be heard over other institutional noises. Remains constantly alert and observant throughout the shift. Negotiates flights of stairs. Dons emergency equipment in a safe and efficient manner for routine training and in crisis situations. Maintains key and equipment control. Controls and coordinates access to and egress from the unit. Monitors audio traffic on the radios, telephones and intercoms, and acts as a dispatching agent within the unit and to other areas of the facility. Monitors the fire alarm system. Receives headcounts from pod officer and others (e.g., health services staff, maintenance workers, etc.) and acts as a remote supervision post when the officer is not in the unit. Verbally deals with inmates over the intercom to provide instructions or to give directions to maintain the safe, secure and orderly operation of the facility. Administration Maintains inmate files in a complete, accurate, neat fashion, and filed alphabetically. Purges files as necessary. Attends and participates in facility and unit briefings. Attends and participates in other meetings and training as required. Initiates and maintains neat, accurate and complete reports, memos, disciplinary reports and logbook entries. Accesses, inputs and retrieves electronic mail briefings and other information through the department's automated information system. Adheres to, implements and enforces job-related rules, policies, procedures and post orders in a manner which promotes the safe, secure and orderly operation of the facility. Maintains, checks and requests supplies as necessary. Assists with any special projects when needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements for the Position EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Graduation from high school AND two years of employment experience which included utilization of a computer; OR Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience relevant to the position. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Ability to pass a background investigation. Must be free of criminal convictions, except for minor traffic violations. This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: . Working knowledge of and experience with computers and keyboarding is required. May be required to pass skills assessment test(s). This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime. This position is represented by a union. Positions in this classification are required to work rotating shifts, subject to call back, or other alternative work schedules. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Climbs stairs and/or inclines; sees close and distant objects within normal parameters; sees using peripheral vision; sees at night and in dark or low light settings; demonstrates sufficient depth perception; uses olfactory senses; hears a normal level of speech; speaks clearly; uses a loud voice to shout; sits for up to ½ hour; walks; bends; stoops; crawls; kneels; reaches for and lifts 10 lb. objects; turns neck 90° in either direction; twists body 90° in either direction; works in an area with limited ventilation; works in an area that has chemical agents released into the air; writes legibly; uses hands to grasp, handle and manipulate objects; implements finger dexterity; engages in repetitive motion of hands and wrists; works flexible hours during the day and week, and works day, afternoon, evening and night shift work. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Remains constantly alert and observant throughout the shift; communicates effectively orally and in writing; uses proper spelling, punctuation and grammar; utilizes basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division); retains knowledge; works independently; accepts reasonable, instructive and professional criticism and responds with professional and appropriate behavior; remains calm in stressful situations; exercises discretion in personal behavior and in decision making; applies deductive, inductive and cognitive reasoning skills to problem analysis and problem solving; applies creativity when solving problems; identifies what constitutes good customer service and consistently applies those qualities to one's job performance; possesses sufficient interpersonal skills in order to enable one to deal with a wide variety of personalities and to maintain a professional demeanor; works as a team member, in a team environment, and participates in the successful completion of a common goal. Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits. Regular positions in this classification are represented by the Marion County Law Enforcement Association (MCLEA). For a summary of benefits, . For a complete and detailed overview of the MCLEA benefits package, , and select MCLEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Law Enforcement Association (MCLEA) from the page links. Temporary employees are not represented by the union. At this time, Marion County pays 6% of the PERS retirement contribution for all MCLEA members. Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result. 01 In order to receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. Do you understand this statement? Yes No 02 What is the highest level of education you have successfully completed? GED High school At least 1 year of college (31 semester or 45 quarter credits) Associate degree (62 semester or 90 quarter credits) At least 3 years of college (93 semester or 135 quarter credits) Bachelor's degree (124 semester or 180 quarter credits) Master's degree (155 semester or 225 quarter credits) Doctorate degree (186 semester or 270 quarter credits) None of the above 03 Please specify where you gained the education level listed above. Include school name, area of study, number of credits earned, and whether they were semester or quarter credits. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the education and/or work experience in your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. 04 Select the computer software with which you are proficient and with which you have at least 1 year of full-time work experience. Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Publisher Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Access Microsoft Outlook Groupwise E-mail Groupwise Calendar Laserfiche Other (Specify in next question) None of the above 05 List any software (not listed in the previous question) with which you are proficient and have at least 1 year of full-time work experience. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the education and/or work experience in your application. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. 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