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Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is up 24.07 per hour.\nDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following:\n\nOperates computer to track officer movement and inmates/minors assigned to a specific facility.\nLooks for aggressive behavior or other potential security problems between inmates/juveniles notifying Custodial Deputy or Juvenile Institutions Officer on duty of all suspicious behaviors.\nMaintains visitor and inmate/juvenile access control.\nEnsures Custodial Deputy or Juvenile Institutions Officer access to secured areas.\nMakes announcements to inmates/juveniles and officers on duty. \nAssists the public with inmate/juvenile and facility information and provides them with general procedural information.\nTransmits information between housing units, medical, control, commissary, etc.\nAssigns computer based alpha or numeric identification codes to inmates/juveniles. \nDetermines routing of information based on content and knowledge of unit operations.\nRecords and processes bail and/or court fees from schedule on inmates in custody.\nPrepares reports and other related written material. \nMay assist with the processing of prisoners/detainees. May also testify in court on matters relating to inmates/juveniles.\nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation:\nEquivalent to graduation from High School.\nOPTION I\nExperience:\nTwo (2) years of full time experience as a security guard, dispatcher, computer/surveillance terminal operator, or similar work in a related public law enforcement field or military service. One year of college or business school may substitute for one year of required experience.\nOPTION II\nExperience:\nTwo (2) years of full time clerical experience which involved increased responsibility\nand public contact. One year of college or business school may substitute for one year of required\nexperience. Work experience in a law enforcement agency is desirable.\nEssential Functions\nMonitor internal security surveillance cameras and monitors radio traffic, alarm systems and other security and control systems.\nOperates facility control panels controlling electrical doors restricting movement of visitors and inmates/juveniles or allowing access to Custodial Deputies/Juvenile Institutions Officers.\nEffectively communicate with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds both in person and over the telephone.\nRespond appropriately to immediate response situations.\nPerform job duties under stressful situations.\nMaintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards, and/or County regulations.\nOperate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.\nFrequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.\nFrequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.\nOccasionally kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.\nFrequent use of hand-eye coordination.\nFrequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.\nOccasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.\nNormal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.\nSit, stand or walk for long periods of time.\nRegular attendance is an essential function.\nWork variable days and/or shifts and overtime as necessary.\nKnowledge of:Correctional facility safety and security issues.\nState Penal, Vehicle, Health and Safety, and Welfare Institutions Codes.\nEffective verbal communication and written skills.\nPersonal and on-line computer systems.\nAbility to:Establish and maintain filing systems.\nRecognize potential violent and inappropriate behavior.\nComprehend written and oral instructions.\nRead and interpret written material accurately and effectively.\nUse sound judgment.\nUnderstand, interpret and explain regulations and policies governing correctional facility operations.\nRecognize and respect limit of authority and responsibility.\nMonitor and effectively direct inmates/juveniles and officers.\nDemonstrate tact and diplomacy while dealing firmly and fairly with inmates/juveniles.\nWhy Merced County? A message from the CEO:\nHOLIDAYS & LEAVES\nVACATION \n10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).\nSICK LEAVE\n0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.\n\nHOLIDAYS \nTwelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.\nBEREAVEMENT LEAVE\nFive (5) regularly scheduled workdays.\nINSURANCE\nHEALTH INSURANCE \nMedical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.\nAnthem 500 EPO\nAnthem 1500 EPO\n Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)\n Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)\nDental Insurance - Delta Dental County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)\nVision Insurance - VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)\nDISABILITY INSURANCEState Disability Insurance (SDI)\n Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.\nLIFE INSURANCE County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance\nRepresented Employees $10,000\n Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employeeRETIREMENT\nDEFERRED COMPENSATION \nThe County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.\nMERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION\nThe retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.\nEXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS. \nEMPLOYEE PROGRAMS\nEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) \nAnthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free \"800\" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.\nEMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS \nThe County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.\nTHIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. 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