What are the responsibilities and job description for the Identification Technician I position at Broward County Sheriff's Office?
A new vacancy now exists in the Department of Law Enforcement - Port Everglades District.
This vacancy is primarily open to current BSO employees. To be considered, eligible BSO employees must apply and have completed their probationary period by the listed closing date.
If no applications from BSO employees are received, the following candidates will also be considered for the vacancy.
Special Requirements:
FCIC/NCIC limited access certification must be obtained within one (1) month of hiring to maintain appointment.
**The Port Everglades Division operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. This position requires the ability to work any shift including, nights, weekends, and holidays. In addition, employees may be required to work during a declared emergency such as a hurricane. Mandatory overtime is required on a rotational basis.**Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to monitor closed circuit television technology equipment and alarms to provide protection from outside threats, prevent cargo theft, and the importation of illegal contraband in the Port jurisdictional area. Employees in this classification, assigned to the Security Operations Center (SOC), conduct criminal history checks when necessary and are a primary source of information for Port tenants and cruise passengers.The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Monitor the land perimeters and waterside areas throughout Port Everglades via closed circuit television surveillance and alarm activation.
Perform required notifications as instructed by the on-duty supervisors regarding unusual occurrences, security breaches and emergency situations.
Maintain radio communications with BSO Central Dispatch (CDC).
Maintain specific District Office keys and issue to authorized personnel only.
Conduct camera scan surveillance of land perimeters and waterside areas throughout Port Everglades and notate on SOC Daily Log.
Utilize the radio system to contact personnel as needed, broadcast security breaches and emergency information as determined.
Conducts appropriate background and criminal history checks by accessing FCIC/NCIC and DAVID.
Reviews applications for completion and appropriate documentation and verifies all applicants are employed by a Port Everglades company; assigns type of identification using defined guidelines for access and security and/or clearance level.
Photographs employees, inputs employee's personal data, and generates a photo
identification using an automated system; schedules and arranges appointments to process and issue photo identifications.
Receives and processes payments; balances and reconciles payments with receipts of assigned cash register.
Assists the public, gives standard information and explains well-defined rules, and assists in resolving complaints via telephone, ascertaining the nature of the call.
Responds to inquiries concerning transactions; provides resolution, information or direction accordingly.
Retrieves data from a wide variety of formats, i.e., computer files, reports, records, forms, documents; compiles, prepares, and submits logs, memoranda and or other documentation.
Operates various office equipment, i.e., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
Assists other unit personnel and performs a wide variety of administrative duties in supporting efficient functioning of the unit, i.e., clerical duties, receiving and sorting mail, copying materials.
Performs related duties as directed.
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors.
Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
This vacancy is primarily open to current BSO employees. To be considered, eligible BSO employees must apply and have completed their probationary period by the listed closing date.
If no applications from BSO employees are received, the following candidates will also be considered for the vacancy.
- High school diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required.
- Two (2) years of work experience in customer service or public contact work which must be supplemented by experience in data entry and/or use of automated office or computer systems experience.
- Bilingual abilities (i.e. speak, read, write, understand) in Creole, French, and/or Spanish preferred.
- Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license throughout employment without any restrictions which affect job performance.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for requirements noted. Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration.
Special Requirements:
FCIC/NCIC limited access certification must be obtained within one (1) month of hiring to maintain appointment.
**The Port Everglades Division operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. This position requires the ability to work any shift including, nights, weekends, and holidays. In addition, employees may be required to work during a declared emergency such as a hurricane. Mandatory overtime is required on a rotational basis.**Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to monitor closed circuit television technology equipment and alarms to provide protection from outside threats, prevent cargo theft, and the importation of illegal contraband in the Port jurisdictional area. Employees in this classification, assigned to the Security Operations Center (SOC), conduct criminal history checks when necessary and are a primary source of information for Port tenants and cruise passengers.The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Monitor the land perimeters and waterside areas throughout Port Everglades via closed circuit television surveillance and alarm activation.
Perform required notifications as instructed by the on-duty supervisors regarding unusual occurrences, security breaches and emergency situations.
Maintain radio communications with BSO Central Dispatch (CDC).
Maintain specific District Office keys and issue to authorized personnel only.
Conduct camera scan surveillance of land perimeters and waterside areas throughout Port Everglades and notate on SOC Daily Log.
Utilize the radio system to contact personnel as needed, broadcast security breaches and emergency information as determined.
Conducts appropriate background and criminal history checks by accessing FCIC/NCIC and DAVID.
Reviews applications for completion and appropriate documentation and verifies all applicants are employed by a Port Everglades company; assigns type of identification using defined guidelines for access and security and/or clearance level.
Photographs employees, inputs employee's personal data, and generates a photo
identification using an automated system; schedules and arranges appointments to process and issue photo identifications.
Receives and processes payments; balances and reconciles payments with receipts of assigned cash register.
Assists the public, gives standard information and explains well-defined rules, and assists in resolving complaints via telephone, ascertaining the nature of the call.
Responds to inquiries concerning transactions; provides resolution, information or direction accordingly.
Retrieves data from a wide variety of formats, i.e., computer files, reports, records, forms, documents; compiles, prepares, and submits logs, memoranda and or other documentation.
Operates various office equipment, i.e., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
Assists other unit personnel and performs a wide variety of administrative duties in supporting efficient functioning of the unit, i.e., clerical duties, receiving and sorting mail, copying materials.
Performs related duties as directed.
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors.
Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.
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Salary : $40,799 - $60,279