Control Room Operator-Civilian
Salary
$31,760.40 - $63,891.88 Annually
Location
VA 24016, VA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
02461
Department
Sheriff’s Office
Division
Sheriff's Office - Jail
Opening Date
11/01/2023
Closing Date
1/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
• Description
• Benefits
Description DESCRIPTION:
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Control Room Operator which is a civilian position in the Jail Security Division of the Sheriff's Office. They are unarmed and have no direct physical contact with inmates. They closely monitor inmate activities, open and close security passages to allow movement of deputies and inmates through computer control, and must be capable of quick response in emergency situations. The Roanoke City Sheriff's Office operates as a para-military organization. Control Room Operators report to and receive assignments, instructions, and directions from Deputy Sheriff's, Sergeant Deputy Sheriff's, Lieutenant Deputy Sheriff's, Captain Deputy Sheriff's, Major Deputy Sheriff, the Chief Deputy, and the Sheriff. Control Room Operators work a 12 hour shift that  rotates every 2 weeks, work every other weekend and have the general duties and responsibilities prescribed of all members of the Sheriff's Office and such specific duties as are herein prescribed.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is a non-exempt position.
Examples of Duties SUMMARY
The Control Room Operator is a civilian position in the Jail Security Division of the Sheriff's Office. They are unarmed and have no direct physical contact with inmates. They closely monitor inmate activities, open and close security passages to allow movement of deputies and inmates through computer control, and must be capable of quick response in emergency situations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.
It is the duty of the Control Room Operator, under the direction and control of the Jail Watch Commander to:
Monitor activities of inmates and staff by means of closed circuit television and intercom system
Maintain proper security, including the control of inmates and personnel when entering or exiting pod vestibules
Control the entrance and exit of visitors, police officers, and other authorized persons into the jail
Report infractions of rules and any unusual occurrences
Monitor and, when designated, dispatch messages by radio communications
Monitor the fire alarm system and, when system is activated, to take appropriate action
Keep records and prepare reports
Comply with all departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Obey all lawful orders of superior officers
Participate in training programs/sessions as required
Perform such other duties as may be assigned
Limit inmate access to this area as it is controlled and restricted.
Maintains log of inmate movement throughout the facility.
Provides information which is legally permissible to citizens, police officers and other criminal justice agencies.
Ensures compliance with appropriate ACA, NCCHC, and Virginia DOC minimum standards.
Monitors persons entering and leaving jail.
Knowledge of policy and procedures to follow in the event of emergencies (i.e. fire evacuations, riots, disturbances, hostage situations, etc.)which may occur within the jail.
Knowledge of operating procedures as prescribed by Roanoke City Jail Policy and Procedure Manual, as well as the Inmate Handbook.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Typical Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, essential and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED, preferably supplemented with college courses in the field of criminal justice and/or law enforcement; one to two years related experience and/or training in security, law enforcement or public safety or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental Information LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as laws, policies, regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries orally and in writing.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of  instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 10 pounds and up to 20 pounds occasionally.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and is located in a secure jail/corrections environment.
Overview of Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
Paid leave is time off from work available for use by an employee upon approval by supervisor. The first 24 consecutive leave hours for any illness must be charged to paid leave with additional time charged to extended illness leave. Paid leave for employees of the city shall accrue as follows:
Years of Service                   Hours Per Month               Fire  24-hr shift Employees
0 - 4                                         12                                             19.75
5 - 9                                         14                                             22.75
10- 14                                      16                                             25.50
15 - 19                                     17                                             26.75
20 - 24                                     18                                             28.75
25 +                                         20                                             32
Extended Illness Leave: shall accrue at the rate of six (6) hours per month. Fire suppression employees shall accrue extended illness leave at nine (9) hours per month.
Funeral Leave: for family, up to three consecutive days.
Military Leave: Twenty-one work days per Federal fiscal year.
Holidays: The City provides 96 hours of annual paid holiday time.
Mental Health & Well-Being Leave: Employees receive 24 hours (Fire Suppression receives 34 hours) of Mental Health & Well-Being Leave upon hire.  Certification of mental health diagnosis is not required and leave will not be paid out upon separation.
Shared Leave Bank (effective 1/1/2023):  Voluntary membership for full-time Employees who will be out for an extended period of time and has exhausted all other forms of leave.  Members are required to provide 8 hours of their Extended Illness per fiscal year and at least 8 hours per assessment.  Assessments will be limimted to 4 times per fiscal year (max of 40 hours per fiscal year).
Health Insurance: Four coverage types are available:  Employee only, Employee + 1 Child, Employee + Spouse and Family.  Coverage is available through payroll deduction.
Additionally, the city offers the following three Aetna Health Plan Options :
PPO 300 – Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; lower deductible and out-of-pocket maximums than other medical plans; and has higher employee premiums. This is comparable to the current insurance program.
PPO/HRA 1000 – Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than the PPO 300 plan; has lower employee premiums than the PPO 300 plan; and the employer makes contributions to an account through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). The City of Roanoke contributes $500 for employee only coverage and $1,000 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.
PPO/HSA 2700 – Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum than other medical plans; has lower employee premiums; and both the employer and the employee make contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for medical expenses which apply to the deductible. The City of Roanoke contributes towards the Health Savings Account (HSA), $1,300 for employee only coverage and $2,600 for all other tiers. Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.
Optum RX (Pharmaceutical Benefits Manager) - Manages pharmacy benefits, processes employee pharmacy claims and answers employee pharmacy benefit questions.
Aetna Health Plan 2022 Monthly Rates
PPO 300
Employee Only: $70.94
Employee + Child: $265.16
Employee + Spouse: $621.98
Family: $680.04
PPO/HRA 1000
Employee Only: $45.94
Employee + Child: $225.16
Employee + Spouse: $571.98
Family: $580.04
PPO/HSA 2700
Employee Only: $21.72
Employee + Child: $169.46
Employee + Spouse $474.36
Family: $476.68
Dental Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Family, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Child, and Employee only. Coverage is available through payroll deduction.
Delta Dental 2022 Monthly Rates
Employee: $2.80
Employee/Child: $18.88
Employee/Spouse: $18.88
Family: $49.36
Life Insurance: Paid by the City at no cost to employees. Coverage is equal to the annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand and then doubled. For an accidental death, the coverage would be twice this amount.
Optional Life Insurance: Paid by the employee. Various amounts of coverage, including family members, available through payroll deduction.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Designed to provide a monthly benefit to assist employees with bills and maintaining a standard of living when disabled as a result of a covered sickness or injury. Coverage is available through payroll deduction. Annual cost is your annual salary multiplied by .00255. This amount is half of the total premium and the City pays the other half.
Retirement: Employees contribute 5% of salary and choose between participating in a traditional defined benefit plan or a hybrid program. Employees vest in the employer component of either plan upon completing five (5) years of service.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Normal retirement after 55th birthday, and when combination of age and creditable service equals 85; or, 65th birthday if completed at least five years of creditable service. For sworn officers in Police and Fire/EMS, normal retirement after 50th birthday, and when combination of age and service equals 75; or, 65th birthday or older with 5 years of creditable service. An annual retirement benefit equals 2.0% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. Early retirement options are available and reductions may apply based on age and service.
Hybrid Program: Provides the characteristics of the traditional pension plan with that of a deferred compensation plan. The pension plan provides an annual benefit equaling 1% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%. The deferred compensation component provides for the employee contribution to be deposited in an account directed by the member. The combination of the two components is structured to provide approximately the same actuarial benefit as the Defined Benefit Pension Plan. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this deferred compensation plan for participating employees.
Sheriff's Department Employees are covered b the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Previous service covered by VRS may be portable to the Roanoke Retirement System.
Retirement Health Savings Plan: All employees contribute 1% of salary to a 401(h) health savings account. Employees vest in the City match of 1% upon completing five (5) years of service. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this plan for participating employees.
Deferred Compensation: Employees may voluntarily contribute salary deferred dollars into a City Sponsored 457 Plan. International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this deferred compensation plan for participating employees.
Flexible Spending Account: Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their pay checks to pay for child care and/or medical and dental expenses not covered by the City's health care or dental plans.  You may also set aside pre-tax dollars to cover certain transit or parking expenses.  Keep in mind only transit or parking expenses may be rolled over from year to year.
Virginia College Savings Plan: Two plans to choose from at a reduced application fee, Virginia Prepaid Education Program and the Virginia Education Savings Trust.
Employee Health Services: The City employee health services provides medical care for employees, retirees, and eligible spouses.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support services available to assist employees facing life challenges.
Pay Days: Direct deposit is required for all new employees. Paid bi-weekly, 26 pay periods per year.
Vision Insurance: Paid by the Employee.  Includes annual routine eye exam, discounts on eyeglass frames, eyeglass lenses and contact lenses.
CEC 2022 Monthly Rates
Employee: $6.68
Employee/Spouse: $12.68
Employee/Child(ren): $13.36
Family: $19.71
Discounts & Voluntary Benefits: Employees may access discounts through various national and local retailers. Discounts include 10% off auto insurance and 5% off home or renters insurance with Liberty Mutual. Voluntary benefits offered through Corestream.  Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Cancer Policies will be available through Colonial Life and Long Term Care will be available through Transamerica. All voluntary benefits may be payroll deducted.
Agency City of Roanoke, Virginia
Address 215 Church Avenue S.W. Rm 212
Roanoke, Virginia, 24011
Phone 540-853-2231
Website http://roanokeva.gov/jobs
Description DESCRIPTION:
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Control Room Operator which is a civilian position in the Jail Security Division of the Sheriff's Office. They are unarmed and have no direct physical contact with inmates. They closely monitor inmate activities, open and close security passages to allow movement of deputies and inmates through computer control, and must be capable of quick response in emergency situations. The Roanoke City Sheriff's Office operates as a para-military organization. Control Room Operators report to and receive assignments, instructions, and directions from Deputy Sheriff's, Sergeant Deputy Sheriff's, Lieutenant Deputy Sheriff's, Captain Deputy Sheriff's, Major Deputy Sheriff, the Chief Deputy, and the Sheriff. Control Room Operators work a 12 hour shift that  rotates every 2 weeks, work every other weekend and have the general duties and responsibilities prescribed of all members of the Sheriff's Office and such specific duties as are herein prescribed.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is a non-exempt position.
Examples of Duties SUMMARY
The Control Room Operator is a civilian position in the Jail Security Division of the Sheriff's Office. They are unarmed and have no direct physical contact with inmates. They closely monitor inmate activities, open and close security passages to allow movement of deputies and inmates through computer control, and must be capable of quick response in emergency situations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.
It is the duty of the Control Room Operator, under the direction and control of the Jail Watch Commander to:
Monitor activities of inmates and staff by means of closed circuit television and intercom system
Maintain proper security, including the control of inmates and personnel when entering or exiting pod vestibules
Control the entrance and exit of visitors, police officers, and other authorized persons into the jail
Report infractions of rules and any unusual occurrences
Monitor and, when designated, dispatch messages by radio communications
Monitor the fire alarm system and, when system is activated, to take appropriate action
Keep records and prepare reports
Comply with all departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Obey all lawful orders of superior officers
Participate in training programs/sessions as required
Perform such other duties as may be assigned
Limit inmate access to this area as it is controlled and restricted.
Maintains log of inmate movement throughout the facility.
Provides information which is legally permissible to citizens, police officers and other criminal justice agencies.
Ensures compliance with appropriate ACA, NCCHC, and Virginia DOC minimum standards.
Monitors persons entering and leaving jail.
Knowledge of policy and procedures to follow in the event of emergencies (i.e. fire evacuations, riots, disturbances, hostage situations, etc.)which may occur within the jail.
Knowledge of operating procedures as prescribed by Roanoke City Jail Policy and Procedure Manual, as well as the Inmate Handbook.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Typical Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, essential and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED, preferably supplemented with college courses in the field of criminal justice and/or law enforcement; one to two years related experience and/or training in security, law enforcement or public safety or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental Information LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as laws, policies, regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries orally and in writing.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of  instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 10 pounds and up to 20 pounds occasionally.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and is located in a secure jail/corrections environment.