About the Role
The Field Technician provides essential services to contracted Departments by managing the installation, orientation, removal, and troubleshooting of monitoring equipment. This role involves accurate data entry, communication with agency personnel, and comprehensive inventory management of equipment and supplies.
Responsibilities
- Install and remove various electronic monitoring equipment using directed safety precautions.
- Review information from law enforcement to verify participant identity and monitoring requirements.
- Input participant data into the database prior to equipment installation.
- Conduct participant program orientations, explaining rules, regulations, and device care.
- Maintain constant communication with Branch Manager and agency staff regarding installation requests.
- Review and interpret daily participant exception reports and investigate non-compliance.
- Clean, test, and track electronic monitoring devices, ensuring adequate inventory.
- Perform shipping and receiving functions for equipment and supplies, including placing orders.
- Prepare equipment for service and schedule returns.
- Administer required drug testing.
- Provide support for service and maintenance of equipment.
- Keep accurate records of service calls for installation, troubleshooting, or inspection.
- Travel to participant residences, jails, Courts, and Agency offices to recover equipment.
- Place telephone calls to participants and agency staff for equipment collection.
- Update the database to record outcomes of jail installs and equipment recovery attempts.
- Maintain a record of mileage for personal vehicles and log service call results.
- Serve as a liaison between Sentinel and other contracted agencies.
Requirements
- Must successfully pass criminal background investigation and drug screening.
- Must hold a valid Driver's License and automobile insurance.
Skills
- Professional communication skills
- Ability to work in Microsoft Office applications and other windows-based programs
- Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed information
- Ability to prepare written reports and maintain accurate records
- Strong presentation and persuasive skills
Location
- North America
Work Type
- Full-Time
Education Level
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Some education and/or background in criminal justice related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $24.75/hr - $25.00/hr
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- For over 30 years, Sentinel Offender Services has provided community-based, offender-funded monitoring services across North America.
- Working with law enforcement, community corrections agencies and the court system, we provide customized offender management solutions that help to reduce recidivism and improve reentry success.
- These solutions combine electronic monitoring technology, alcohol and substance abuse testing, and community-based offender management programs.
Equal Opportunity
- Sentinel Offender Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
- Sentinel Offender Services management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
