Part- Time Camera Operator

$17.29 Hourly

• Monitors live and recorded video feeds to identify criminal activity, disturbances, traffic issues, suspicious behavior, and other incidents requiring law enforcement attention.
• Documents observations by preparing clear, accurate, and concise reports of incidents, crimes, and other noteworthy events.
• Creates, labels, saves, transfers, downloads, and manages digital images, video evidence, and other media using specialized software.
• Makes public announcements, provides warnings, and communicates pertinent information through department camera and public address systems.
• Monitors multiple video displays simultaneously while maintaining situational awareness and prioritizing incidents.
• Notifies the appropriate City personnel and department staff of incidents requiring response or follow-up.
• Conducts vehicle registration and records checks through the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) and relays pertinent information to department personnel.
• Receives and processes non-emergency calls from the public requesting police; determines the nature, location, and priority of incidents in accordance with established procedures.
• Operates public safety telecommunications equipment, including telephone, radio, computer-aided systems, video monitoring systems, teletype, fax, copier, and other office equipment; performs basic equipment testing as required.
• Enters, updates, and retrieves information related to wanted persons, stolen property, stolen vehicles, vehicle registrations, and other law enforcement records.
• Communicates effectively with police officers, dispatchers, City personnel, and other department staff to coordinate responses and share critical information.
• Utilizes telephone, computer, radio, and video monitoring systems simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Learns and applies department policies, procedures, police codes, practices, and methods related to public safety communications and camera operations.
• Maintains knowledge of the City's geography, streets, landmarks, and key facilities to support effective incident monitoring and response.
• Exercises sound judgment, prioritizes multiple tasks, and remains calm while working under pressure in emergency and high-stress situations.
• Provides professional, courteous, and effective customer service when interacting with the public and City personnel.

• Experience in law enforcement support is highly desirable.
• Successfully complete the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) within 6 month of hire date.
• Experience with high volume telephone’s and/or video monitoring experience is preferred.
  

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License.

• Ability to work in a standard office environment and travel to various City facilities and locations as needed.
• Ability to work in an enclosed environment for extended periods while maintaining focus and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including hearing and speaking in person, by telephone, radio, and other communication devices.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and frequently stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and use hands to operate computers, telecommunications equipment, and other office devices.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull files, equipment, and other materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-back assignments as required.

Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.