Monitoring and Communications Specialist

MONITORING AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Department : Allen County Community Corrections FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Classification / Level : C3 Date : 02 / 2023

Under the direction of the Communications Section Chief, the Monitoring and Communications Specialist evaluates and responds to electronic alerts for up to 500 serious and violent offenders sentenced to Home Detention / Electronic Monitoring and installs, maintains, and troubleshoots electronic monitoring equipment for offenders. The Monitoring and Communications Specialist coordinates and dispatches police response to possible or verified program violations by offenders and performs checks for warrants, protective orders, driver's license status and victim status based on Home Detention Officer requests. This position is covered as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Responsible for monitoring the activities of up to 500 serious and / or violent offenders on the Home Detention Program.
• Investigates electronic monitoring alerts received from radio frequency and global positioning systems.
• Performs detailed background investigations supporting the eligibility of potential electronic monitoring participants.
• Dispatches law enforcement in response to offenders' program violations using police code and Spillman Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) system.
• Performs checks on driver's licenses, auto license plates, protective orders, and arrest warrants using Local, State and National databases.
• Provides information to law enforcement regarding offenders' approved activities, mode of transportation, physical descriptions, and specific cautions to be taken with offender.
• Responsible for dispatching additional law enforcement officers to Allen County Community Corrections (ACCC) Field Officers in hazardous, life threatening or otherwise dangerous situations.
• Serves as the initial investigator for all escapes and coordinates law enforcement response.
• Answers and responds to one of six offender telephone lines, documenting leave and arrival times and locations in the electronic monitoring system for each offender.
• Creates and documents notifications for offenders that are taken into custody, moved to a different residence, hospitalized, have escaped, have been released or whom have otherwise been removed from electronic monitoring.
• Responsible for initial entry of offender's demographic data into electronic monitoring software and updates the offender's information in the local law enforcement database.
• Installs electronic monitoring equipment on offenders and ensures that it is functioning properly.
• Provides instruction to offenders regarding equipment and answers questions.
• Removes and inspects equipment upon discharge to ensure that all equipment is returned and working properly.
• Enter all offender schedules into database.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.
• Uses principles of evidence-based practices as a guide in interactions with program participants and in the development of department programs.
• Must model Pro-Social behavior at times and in all places.

REQUIREMENTS :

DIFFICULTY OF WORK :

The Monitoring and Communications Specialist applies principles and techniques to execute moderately complex, relatively standard tasks or processes to assist other county employees, potentially violent offenders, law enforcement and the public daily.

RESPONSIBILITY :

The Monitoring and Communications Specialist has a limited amount of opportunity to make choices while carrying out routine tasks involving standardized practices and procedures. Some analysis and judgment are required. Tasks are reviewed by a supervisor upon completion.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS :

The Monitoring and Communications Specialist has daily contact with other County employees, potentially violent offenders, law enforcement and the public requiring explanation of policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The Monitoring and Communications Specialist maintains frequent contact with potentially dangerous, violent, and abusive program offenders convicted of various misdemeanor and felony offenses daily. The Monitoring and Communications Specialist works in a call center environment requiring the ability to move around freely with very frequent sitting, some standing and walking, lifting up to 20 pounds, bending, pushing / pulling loads and kneeling. Very frequent typing, attention to detail and monitoring of equipment is required with frequent detailed inspection and proofreading. Some exposure to extreme temperatures, dangerous equipment, chemicals, and noise.

SUPERVISION : None

LICENSING :

Ability to obtain and maintain Public Safety Dispatcher, Proprietary Electronic Monitoring Systems and Computer Aided Dispatching Certification within six months of employment.

Ability to obtain and maintain Indiana Data and Communications System / National Crime Information Center (IDACS / NCIC) Full Operator Certification within six months of employment.

Valid Driver's License

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR :

Communications Section Chief

HOURS :

Shifts vary, including 2nd and 3rd Shifts; 40 hours / week as assigned; with the ability to be on call; overtime as required.

EEO CATEGORY : 1105

WORKERS'S COMP CODE :

8810

Please complete the application accurately and thoroughly. A resume is optional. Remember to save and submit your application. If applying for multiple positions, submit a separate application for each one. You'll receive an email confirmation once your application is received. Due to the high volume of applications, further communication will only occur if you're selected for an interview.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.