Camera Control Operator

The University of Virginia is seeking highly qualified applicants for a Camera Control Operator. Camera Control Operators provide surveillance support and information for police, security and other emergency responders for criminal and/or other emergency incidents. They independently observe feeds (both permanent and temporary) from approximately 3,000 cameras to identify criminal incidents, suspicious activities, in an effort to support emergency responses or contact emergency personnel for an observed incident. Camera Control Operators direct cameras to locations associated with police or emergency responses as identified from radio transmissions and will provide information that will contribute to officer safety, identify criminals, and reduce property losses. These are unarmed, non-sworn civilian positions.

The successful candidate will be able to follow specific oral and written instructions and safety procedures, as well as the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. They will also be able to demonstrate technical savvy and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. The successful candidate will also be required to complete the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) operator training either before or during employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous work or volunteer experience dealing with the public
• Active and Valid Virginia Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work or volunteer experience in safety, security, or law enforcement
• Some college education
• An active VCIN certification

The starting salary for this position is $25.00/ hour.

This role is a 24/7, 365 day operation and will require shift work. This is a designated, non-exempt role.

To learn more about the UVA Department of Safety and Security, please click HERE .

Candidates will be required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to their first day of employment.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

To Apply:

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0068739. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’ or through their “Jobs Hub’. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter, at fak3ph@virginia.edu .

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see Charlottesville & Beyond and Embark Central Virginia .

Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.