What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camera Room Monitor (SABRE Unit) - Countywide position at Cochise County?
CAMERA ROOM MONITOR (SABRE UNIT) - COUNTYWIDE
CLASSIFIED: Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law.
OPENS: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
CLOSES: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 5 p.m.
RATE OF PAY: $21.44 hourly, plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.
PLEASE NOTE: Position is grant funded through December 31, 2027. Employment beyond this date may be contingent upon continued grant funding.
PLEASE NOTE: This safety sensitive position requires requires a comprehensive background check including polygraph and psychological examination, pre-employment drug screening, fingerprinting, and post employment, random drug screening.
NATURE OF WORK: Serving the Southern Arizona Border Region Enforcement (SABRE), a unit of the Cochise County Sheriff Office (CCSO), under direct supervision of the Supervisor of Camera Room Monitors, performs a variety of duties in support of the overall work of the CCSO based on the vision and goals of the SABRE Unit; may perform other duties as assigned.
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative Only) Monitors camera activity in real time to receive and transmit information to individuals in the field; monitoring is performed with a goal of identifying and intercepting suspected terrorists, illegal aliens, human smugglers, illicit drugs, and other illegal contraband from entering the United States; uses information from law enforcement information systems to direct and advised responding officers including outside agencies; inform supervisor of progress, potential controversies and/or widespread impacts; exercises independent judgement in planning and prioritizing the sequence, direction and progress of work .
High school diploma or equivalent. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License and the ability to be covered by county insurance.
Knowledge of:
- appropriate use of chain of command, or the ability to obtain such knowledge;
- transmission codes used to relay information in adherence with CCSO guidelines, or the ability to obtain such knowledge.
Skill in:
- analyzing, and evaluating data from a variety of sources of remote sensors, or the aptitude to obtain such skills;
- organization, adaptability and decision making;
- critical thinking in high stress or high intensity situations;
- computer software/hardware applications;
- building strong working relationships.
Ability to:
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other agencies;
- follow written and verbal instruction;
- learn new software;
- read, write and speak English;
- communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
- gather information and prepare written reports in a detailed, clear and precise manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed under direct supervision in a typical surveillance room setting with appropriate climate controls, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Requires working rotating shifts, on-call, early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, extended hours, and holidays as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential functions of this position require: Lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details and focus, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills are important.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
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