Job Details

Control Operator

Yellowstone County candidates for Control Operator shall adhere to generally accepted business standards for appearance with respect to body art and physical alterations. Face, neck, and hand tattoos are not permitted. Operates the electrical, video and audio communications and security system for the County's Detention Facility; does related work as required. Click on the link below for more information about working at the Yellowstone County Detention Facility.

Examples of Duties:

• Operates the mechanical operation of all electrical and mechanical controls systems for the Detention facility including video, audio and security equipment;
• Inventories and assigns keys and radios;
• Controls record keeping, maintenance, distribution and return of keys and radios;
• Monitors video surveillance and radios to coordinate, authorize, deny or restrict movement within the facility and secure perimeter of staff, inmates and civilians;
• Maintains log of inmate and material movement including staff and inmate movement in and out of units and courtrooms, food cart distribution, facility lockdowns, inmate releases, head counts, assistance calls, supply delivery, staff and civilian personnel activities and maintenance repairs;
• Monitors the sound alarm system in the housing units;
• Monitors activities in the sally port for incoming officer safety.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D.;
• Minimum age of 18 years old;
• Experience - None Required / Training will be provided;
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Desired: Experience as a security guard or in supervising others in a controlled environment. Any individual with a felony conviction, a domestic violence conviction or outstanding warrants is ineligible for consideration for employment by the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Department.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefits
• Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• State of Montana PERS retirement
• Vision plan coverage
• 457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plans
• Flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Education assistance program
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Weight Management program
• Annual wellness screenings
• Paid holidays
• 12-days sick leave per year
• 3-weeks' vacation your first year!

Part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.