JUDICIAL DISPATCH, Sheriff's Office

SummaryMonitors an extensive camera system that provides visual observation and monitoring of all Judicial Division buildings within Tarrant County, monitors the Judicial Emergency Notification System, and all departmental radio traffic throughout the Judicial Division. Monitors inmates in Judicial while being brought for Court. Handles all Dispatch functions for Judicial, Judges, and downtown Bike Patrol.Departmental Employees OnlyThis position is open to departmental employees only.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesMonitors an extensive camera system that provides visual observation in a multi-grid layout for numerous County buildings.Monitors the emergency notification system and radio communication systems. Notifies the appropriate persons in case of emergency for County buildings.Monitors and controls the movement of persons in and out of secured areas, which may include sally ports, holdover cells, inmate housing areas, public areas, restricted access elevators, private Judge's garages, and loading docks. Controls the security of the numerous County facilities.Operates the security control system including monitoring, tracking, and logging of all inmate movement within the Judicial buildings.Receives incoming phone calls and assists or forwards the calls to the appropriate person.Receives, processes, and dispatches emergency/non-emergency calls for service.Utilizes police radios to dispatch downtown bike patrol and communicate information during emergency situations.Performs general office duties such as rosters, report paperwork, computer databases and equipment maintenance notifications.Enters/clears CAD calls for service and enters service numbers for incidents.Utilizes TCIC/NCIC to check the wanted status of subjects, confirms on wanted status, vehicle registration and insurance queries including confirming on stolen vehicles in the downtown area.Compiles data for video open records requests.Performs all other related duties as assigned.Minimum RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED.One (1) full‑time year of related experience.Must possess a TCOLE Basic Jailer's license .Must be able to obtain a TCOLE Telecommunicator's license within one (1) year of hire.Must possess a valid Texas driver license .Must be able to obtain TCIC/NCIC Full Access Operator certification within one (1) year of hire.Must be a U.S. citizen.Must have the ability to master software systems such as CAD, TCIC/NCIC, Microsoft Office, CLEAR, and TechShare.Must have strong written and oral communication skills.Must be able to work well with others in a stressful environment.Physical Demands And Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, lift, transport, stoop, grasp, climb, walk and bend.BenefitsTarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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