"Full Time Camera Monitor"

Full Time Camera Monitor

The Blinn College District is searching for a Full Time Camera Monitor at our Brenham Campus.

Job Summary

To provide crime prevention duties and general assistance to Visitors, Students, Faculty and Staff.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Works various assigned shifts. Monitor all Blinn College District Cameras to provide pro-active and reactive monitoring of cameras to assist with detection of crime, antisocial behavior and to support the reduction of crime, disorder and the fear of crime.
2. Report all suspicious activity to Blinn Police and Hall Directors via phone and radio.
3. Perform equipment checks to verify all cameras are broadcasting and all video storage facilities are online and functioning.
4. Properly storing footage, cataloging so it can easily be recalled at a later time.
5. Keep accurate detailed written logs.
6. Make regular rounds in residence halls assigned.
7. Greet and assist all students, faculty, staff and visitors. Provide customer service assistance and building monitoring during special events and activities.
8. Provide crime prevention information, when observed to Blinn Police.
9. Contribute to the overall safety of the students, faculty, staff and visitors and follow all facility and building rules, policies and procedures. Be able to answer general questions about events and activities occurring in the Blinn Campus buildings.
10. Possess a thorough knowledge of the Brenham Campus, and be able to guide students, faculty, and/or visitors to the appropriate classroom, office and/or department. Blinn Campus familiarity training will be provided.
11. Perform opening and closing tasks (locking and unlocking building and check working order of all equipment and doors). Report any incident of injury, theft, or broken equipment to proper authorities.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications

1. High School diploma or GED

Minimum Competencies

1. Ability to communicate well with all segments of the college.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills- Able to articulate statements to police officers, communicate with emergency services, testify in court.
3. Ability to work with and communicate well with all segments of the college, including visitors, students, faculty, staff, outside vendors or contractors.
4. Ability to complete assigned task with limited supervision.
5. Ability to operate and monitor security camera system, along with operating a police radio.
6. Possess good customer service experience.
7. State of Texas C driver license.
8. Ability to walk dormitory hallways and report suspicious activities to proper authorities.
9. Ability to quickly identify patterns and abnormalities and suspicious activity.
10. Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office Software to include Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to enter incidents and reports into college software system.
11. Ability to function during minor stressful situations.
12. Ability to stay calm.
13. Ability to stay focused and concentrate for long periods of time and have excellent observational skills.
14. Strong attention to detail - must be able to identify small, seemingly insignificant details that most people would overlook.
15. Ability to multi-task.
16. Ability to work independently.
17. Ability to work flexible hours primarily nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Telecommunications or peace officer TCOLE certification

Preferred Competencies

1. Previous experience as a security guard or building monitor.
2. Surveillance system knowledge and understanding.

Special Notes To ApplicantsWorking Hours are Monday - Friday 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Be in good physical condition.
Ability to bend, reach above shoulder, simple grasping , dual simultaneous grasping, stoop, climb stairs and ladders, crawling, stretching, twisting of upper body, walking, sitting, kneeling, pushing.
Ability to operate mechanical equipment, office equipment and a motor vehicle.
Ability to see, identify colors, hear [with aid] writing, counting, reading and telling time.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Job Type: Full Time
Employment Type: Non-Exempt
Compensation: Annual Salary
Salary or Wage: $33,280
Grade: B21
Division: Executive Vice Chancellor
Department: Campus Police
Location: Brenham Campus
Target Hire Date: 1/12/2026