Control Room Technician

Clatsop County occupies the northwest corner of Oregon bounded to the north by the Columbia River and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Named for the Clatsop Indians, Clatsop County is rich in history, scenery and opportunity.

Neighbor to neighbor, serving Clatsop County with integrity, honesty and respect.    

Today Clatsop County is one of nine Home Rule counties in Oregon. Five non-partisan elected Commissioners set policy and appoint a full-time County Manager, who is responsible for daily operations. County services are provided through ten divisions: County Administration (County Manager), Assessment and Taxation, Budget and Finance, Community Development, County Clerk, Juvenile, Public Health, Public Works, and the District Attorney, and Sheriff’s Offices. The county also administers a road district, a rural law enforcement district, and a local sewer district. The Facilities Department reports to the county administration division.

Under supervision of the Jail Lieutenant, this position’s duties include providing support to corrections deputies in maintaining the security and welfare of Adults in Custody (AIC), in the Clatsop County jail. Monitoring and operating the automated security system, maintaining jail records, processing warrants and summonses, and operating various types of office equipment including a LEDS teletype. Represented by the Clatsop County Law Enforcement Association (CCLEA) union.

• Minimum 18 years of age, a United States citizen.
• Must possess and maintain driving privileges in the state of Oregon
• Must receive and maintain certification in the Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) within three months of appointment.
• Minimum two years’ experience or equivalent training in office procedures and computer operation.

• Previous experience with CCTV equipment and operations in a jail, prison, or detention setting.
• Previous experience in a correctional or law enforcement environment.
• College level course work in computer operation.
• Proficiency with intercultural communication, including the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Clatsop County is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

This posting closes January 15, 2025. Apply here.

For more information, applicants should review the detailed job description for information on essential functions and requirements.  

Job Description: Control Room Technician:

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

Prior to hiring, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background exam, and pre-employment drug screen and must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website:  Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

Clatsop County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Clatsop County is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all
employees in all matters of employment (such as hiring, promotion, transfer, training, layoff, compensation,
fringe benefits and termination) regardless of ethnicity/race, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability,
veteran status, or any other status protected by law.