Security Communication Specialist Job at IDS International in Jackson

Why IDS? IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients. Outstanding past performance built IDS’s reputation as the leading provider of support for multifaceted operations.

Responsibilities View and manage cameras and access control

Handle facility emergency calls

Receive information from officers about facilities

Electronically process medical, burglary, trespass / unauthorized entry and life safety alarms signals and dispatch appropriate response personnel

Monitor and accurately record the time calls are received as well as when dispatched, and the time the en-route officer arrives and clears the call

Monitor radio channels of communications for officers in need of backup or assistance

Respond to alarms using electronic monitoring software to assist with the notification of police, fire, or emergency medical personnel

Disarm and re-arm alarms when prompted or as required

Answer 9-1-1 emergency telephone and alarm system calls

Determine the type of emergency, its location, and decide the appropriate response in accordance with Agency procedures

Relay information to the appropriate first-responder agency

Coordinate the dispatch of emergency response personnel to incident scenes

Keep detailed records of all calls

Requirements Must possess a TS / SCI

Be physically able to perform all duties and functions as specified for the post they are filling

Possess binocular vision correctable to 20 / 20 and close vision correctable to Jaeger No. 4 type test for both eyes

Be free of color blindness

Have normal fields of vision and good depth perception, as defined by the Snellen chart

Have hearing which is correctable to normal level hearing with hearing aids. Normal hearing levels are demonstrated by a pure tone audiometry hearing level (HL) of 0 decibels (dB) or lower

Be able to stand continuously for 4 hours at a time.

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and / or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.

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