Job Scope:   The Electronic Monitoring Specialist is responsible for the monitoring of electronic monitoring equipment worn by inmates when outside their sleeping quarters and ensuring compliance with protocols of the devices.  The Electronic Monitoring Specialist will respond to and monitor all inmates on electronic monitoring equipment and ensure compliance with agency and system protocols.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Assists in supervising and maintaining the electronic monitoring and work release, and assists in securing employment for the inmates.
• Installs the electronic monitoring anklets on all inmates assigned to paid employment and/or center work assignment.
• Tracks the need for equipment replacement ? reports stolen, missing, or severely damaged equipment to the Bureau of Classification Management, including equipment serial number, type of equipment, and location of the equipment if known.
• Notifies the monitoring center or update the database of each inmate's electronic monitoring connection, disconnection, or change in work schedule.
• Reviews the location data (tracking points) of all inmates on electronic monitoring, and refresh points as needed to confirm compliance with all rules, zones, and curfews by comparing the tracking points daily with the inmates approved daily schedule.
• Develops, inputs, and updates schedules that incorporate adequate time allowances for the inmate's travel to and from approved scheduled activities away from Reality House.
• Completes progress notes on all inmates.
• Conducts periodic work site and home checks on inmates participating in work release and electronic monitoring.
• Recognizes violations immediately in the supervision process.
• Responds to alerts.
• Analyses data locations points to identify specific patterns of movement and frequently visited locations which may warrant further investigation.
• Teaches inmates how the equipment works.
• Maintains equipment, inventory and product replacement.
• Responds immediately when issues arise concerning the person served.
• Maintains files for person served and accurately documents all services rendered.
• Completes all required reports on schedule.
• Participates, when required, in case conferences, weekly Supported Employment meeting and training programs.
• Performs miscellaneous job duties as required.
  

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education and/or Experience:  Minimum of a high school diploma/GED and two (2) years experience working with computers.  Training and experience with electronic monitoring systems preferred. Experience in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Criminal Justice setting preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities: 

• Knowledge in the area of adult mental health.
• Ability to inspect work and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to utilize positive reinforcement techniques to encourage individuals with disabling conditions or functional limitations realizes their maximum potential.
• Ability to intervene with verbally and/or physically abusive and aggressive clients and utilizing de-escalation skill techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of the client, other clients, and employees.
• Ability to handle emergency situations in a calm manner.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle to transport persons served; ability to operate equipment computer, fax machine, copy machine, etc.
• Ability to communicate in writing and in person with clients, the community and other agencies/businesses.
  

Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Florida driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of personal automobile insurance if required to drive an SMA vehicle and/or use a personal vehicle for SMA business. Complete State of Florida mandatory background screening prior to start of employment.  Complete SMA required training during the first six (6) months of employment and updated if required.

Physical: Mobility and ability to bend and reach during an 8-12 hour day. Able to lift minimum 10 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to evaluate, intervene, treat, and record client health care needs. Fine motor skills for legible and accurate charting, daily correspondence and presentation, either manually or orally. Work endurance ability to work 8-12 hour shifts with a meal break, as possible. Routine 8-12 hour shifts. Hours and days off may vary. Extra hours may be required. Work assignment locations may vary.

Application: This class specification is intended to identify the class and illustrate the kinds of duties that may be assigned to its incumbents.  It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties whose performance may ever be required of such an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such individuals may be given.