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Camera Monitor Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Armed Security Guard

Alpena, MI ยท On-site

$20/hr

Camera Monitoring - Monitor CCTV for safety and security concerns. * Foot Patrol - Patrol the interior and exterior of the various buildings on site, keeping an eye out for security, safety, or ...

Visual requirements include the ability to adjust or focus computer screens and view testing room through camera monitors while proctoring the exam * Ability to maintain computers in the lab and ...

Visual requirements include the ability to adjust or focus computer screens and view testing room through camera monitors while proctoring the exam * Ability to maintain computers in the lab and ...

Armed Security Officer

Novi, MI ยท On-site

$25/hr

Camera Monitoring - Monitor CCTV for safety and security concerns. * Foot Patrol - Patrol the interior and exterior of the various buildings on site, keeping an eye out for security, safety, or ...

... systems/ cameras, detectors, etc. * Act like an emergency dispatcher within a call center ... monitoring * Strong attention to detail * Customer/Client relationship experience * Ability to ...

Maintain continuous visual monitoring and tracking of epilepsy patients (2-8 patients) via camera and bedside observation throughout assigned shifts * Ensure electrode integrity and proper placement ...

Monitor the overall quality and continuity of the live stream. * Communicate clearly with the ... Work with the production team before each game to ensure cameras, graphics, playback, audio, and ...

You will also contribute to computer-vision and edge-to-cloud solutions such as in-plant monitoring systems, where reliable software connects cameras, plant infrastructure, machine-learning ...

Security Officer

Canton, MI

$14.75 - $17.50/hr

Responsibilities Patrol the premises and maintain a high level of visibility Monitor entrances and exits to ensure only authorized personnel access the facility Monitor surveillance cameras Respond ...

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How much do camera monitor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for camera monitor in Michigan is $24.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.10 and $26.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a camera monitor?

Camera Monitors are professionals responsible for overseeing surveillance cameras and monitoring footage to ensure security and safety in various settings, such as retail stores, offices, or public spaces. They observe live feeds, review recorded video, and report any suspicious activities or incidents to the appropriate authorities. Camera Monitors may also maintain logs, assist law enforcement when necessary, and ensure that all equipment is functioning properly. Their work is crucial for crime prevention, loss reduction, and maintaining a secure environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a camera monitor?

To thrive as a Camera Monitor, you need keen observational skills, attention to detail, and typically at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with security camera systems, video surveillance software, and incident reporting tools is often required. Strong communication, reliability, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are important soft skills in this role. These skills ensure effective monitoring, timely response to incidents, and the maintenance of a secure environment.

What are the typical challenges faced by a camera monitor in a surveillance or security environment?

As a Camera Monitor, one common challenge is maintaining constant focus and attention during long shifts, as the role often involves watching multiple screens for extended periods. Another challenge is quickly identifying and accurately interpreting unusual or suspicious activities, which requires strong observational skills and decisiveness. Additionally, Camera Monitors must collaborate effectively with security personnel to communicate incidents in real time and follow established protocols, ensuring a swift and coordinated response.

What is the difference between Camera Monitor vs Camera Operator?

AspectCamera MonitorCamera Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require technical trainingHigh school diploma; technical training or certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentMonitoring screens in control rooms or production setsOperating cameras on set or location
Industry UsageTelevision, film, live broadcastsFilming, television, live events
Primary RoleWatching camera feeds, ensuring proper framing and focusHandling camera equipment, capturing footage

While both roles are essential in video production, a Camera Monitor primarily oversees camera feeds and ensures quality, whereas a Camera Operator actively controls and maneuvers the camera to capture footage. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the industry.

What are popular job titles related to Camera Monitor jobs in Michigan?

For Camera Monitor jobs in Michigan, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Camera Monitor job openings in Michigan as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,061 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

Juvenile Detention Development Specialist - Part-Time

Lansing, MI โ€ข On-site

$27.14/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Supervises and monitors residents to ensure safety, security, and well-being within the detention facility.

  • Facilitates therapeutic interventions and assesses behavioral and mental health crises in accordance with facility guidelines.

  • Documents resident behaviors, maintains resident files, and assists with medical and disciplinary procedures.


Job description

Salary: $27.14 Hourly
Location : 700 E. Jolly Rd., Lansing, MI
Job Type: Regular Part Time
Job Number: 202600149
Department: Youth Center
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: UAW
Description
**Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.***
Under the supervision of the Youth Center Director, provides for the safety, security, and well-being for residents, visitors, and staff within the detention facility. Supervises, guides, and counsels high risk residents through daily activities within the framework of the residential and educational programs.
Essential Functions
  1. Closely supervises residents of the Youth Center to ensure that adequate security measures are met including making security checks, taking resident counts, doing room checks, and monitoring security cameras.
  2. Monitors residents for changes in behavior that may indicate potential medical, behavioral and/or mental health crises situations in accordance with facility guidelines and alerts other staff as appropriate.
  3. Facilitates group and individualized therapeutic interventions utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Behavioral Therapy (RBT), psychoeducation, and social skills training. Facilitates mindfulness interventions which promote sensory processing and emotional and cognitive regulation. Operates out of a trauma-informed framework when developing and implementing strategies with residents.
  4. Assesses behavioral and mental health crisis situations and intervenes when necessary in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines for physical and mechanical restraints, room confinements, or other appropriate action. Submits information to Shift Supervisor/Director on the more serious disciplinary actions.
  5. Operates and monitors electronic security and communication equipment including control panel, intercom, computers, visual monitors, electronic doors, room sound detectors, alarms, and security fence. Monitors weather alert system. Provides back-up on the general telephone lines to the Youth Center. Distributes facility keys for each shift and ensures they are accounted for by end of shift.
  6. May organize and direct participation in group recreational activities such as games, arts and crafts, gym events, outdoor activities and other activities. May develop and teach programs in weight lifting, music, and other recreation and program activities.
  7. Documents resident behaviors and actions daily, using observation notes, incident reports, shift change notes, daily log, resident files, and related documentation.
  8. Maintains and organizes Youth Center resident files to keep current. Checks to ensure that each file contains proper legal and medical/insurance information. Helps ensure compliance with the State Administrative Rules regarding such files. Collects and assembles data and information from various agencies, court staff, and other sources.
  9. Assists teachers by serving as an aide in the classroom and dealing with disciplinary matters as necessary. Assists residents with their homework.
  10. Arranges for church services and guest speakers from various agencies, monitors residents, and deals with disciplinary matters as necessary.
  11. Instructs and supervises the residents in the performance of daily housekeeping chores and cleaning duties. Performs laundry duties and various other housekeeping duties in the absence of the custodian.
  12. Performs room checks as required when residents are secured in rooms, searches for prohibited items on residents, in rooms, and throughout the facility, and performs regular counts of potentially dangerous items. Performs ongoing safety checks to make sure juvenile is not harming himself/herself while in individual rooms and documents same.
  13. Assesses medical emergencies, administers first aid, dispenses authorized medications, complies with nutritional requirements and treatments as ordered by medical staff, sets-up after hours emergency medical care, assists medical staff with physicals when necessary, and adheres to universal precautions. Assists in transporting residents off-site for medical, dental, and psychiatric appointments. Provides 24 hour monitoring and supervision of acute residents admitted for hospitalization.
  14. Acts as a positive role model and provides informal one-on-one counseling to assist residents in decision-making. Discusses various matters of concern with residents and serves as an empathetic listener on topics such as family problems, court hearings, homework and general interpersonal relationships. Refers residents to Youth Center Psychologist for consultation when appropriate.
  15. Performs and assists with intakes of residents to gather information, search residents for contraband, and assess resident's potential for suicide and health concerns, and provides orientation on Youth Center policies and procedures.
  16. Escorts and monitors residents and visitors during visitation. Also escorts residents to and from hearings. Assists supervisors in facilitating resident phone calls and video conferences.
  17. Monitors, assists and offers instructions to community volunteers. Assists in training new staff and substitute employees, and provides input to the training of cooks, custodian, and teachers, particularly in the area of safety and security.
  18. Ensures good health and hygiene practices are followed by residents.
  19. Distributes and supervises meals. May prepare, serve, and organize meals in the absence of the Cook.
  20. Provides after-hours, weekend, and holiday contact for the Family Division of the Circuit Court.

Other Functions:
  • None listed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Employment Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Equivalent of two years of college level coursework in child development or closely related field. Prefer a Bachelor's Degree in a child development related field. Prefer six months of experience working with delinquent or emotionally troubled youths and/or families, which may have been in an intern or volunteer capacity.
OR
A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent education with a minimum of 3 years working with delinquent or emotionally troubled youths and/or families, which may have been in an intern or volunteer capacity.
Other Requirements:
  • Maintains required certification and minimum number of training hours in order to remain effective in the facility's evidenced-based practices and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to confidentiality and other privacy issues.
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner, change focus on projects as needed and multitask.
  • Dependable and regular attendance required.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations on an occasional basis.
  • Ability to maintain excellent customer service during stressful situations.

Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.
(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.)
Requirements and Working Conditions
Working Conditions:
  • This position works in an indoor environment. There is no planned exposure to prominent lights, noises, odors, temperatures or weather conditions.
  • This position is exposed to noise levels which require shouting in order to be heard.
  • This position is exposed to communicable diseases, blood, other body fluids, etc.
  • This position is exposed to individuals in crisis. These individuals may suffer from mental or emotional illness, have violent tendencies or be unconcerned with their personal safety and hygiene.
  • This position is required to travel for meetings and appointments.
  • This position is provided, and required to use, Personal Protection Equipment to minimize the risks associated with the working conditions listed above.

Physical Requirements:
  • This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, traverse, climb, balance, twist, bend, stoop/crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, handle, pinch, type, endure repetitive movements of the wrists, hands or fingers.
  • This position's physical requirements require periodic stamina in pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, handling, and pinching, typing and enduring repetitive movements of the wrists, hand or fingers.
  • This position's physical requirements require regular stamina in sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, twisting, bending, stooping/crouching, kneeling, lifting, and carrying.
  • This position performs heavy work requiring the ability to exert more than 50 pounds of force in the physical requirements above.
  • Ability to physically restrain residents, including the ability to pull weights of 75 lbs. to 200 lbs. when restraining adolescents.
  • This position primarily requires medium visual acuity to perform tasks at arm's reach such as operating machinery, operating vehicles or heavy equipment, performing cleaning tasks, etc.
  • This position requires the ability to communicate and respond to inquiries both in person and over the phone.
  • Visual acuity sufficient to monitor control cameras and security panel, distinguish colors on the control panel, and provide other forms of resident supervision.
  • Hearing ability to use auditory monitoring system.
  • This position requires the ability to operate a PC/laptop and to enter & retrieve information from a computer.
  • This position requires the ability to handle varying and often high levels of stress.

(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.)
UAW - J
Oct 2021
This position is benefited and is subject to the UAW GROUP CBA.
Ingham County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the for more information.
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Do you have at least two years of college level coursework in child development or closely related field and at least 6 months of experience working with delinquent or emotionally troubled youth/and or families, which may have been in an intern or volunteer capacity OR Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 3 years working with delinquent or emotionally troubled youth/and or families, which may have been in an intern or volunteer capacity?
  • Yes
  • No

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Please indicate if you have a degree and major? If not applicable, type N/A.
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Please briefly describe your experience working with delinquent or emotionally troubled youth and/or families, if not applicable type N/A.
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Please list 3 people who have direct knowledge of your skills, experience and fitness for the position or field for which your applying for. Please include their name, email address and phone number.
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Did you attach your cover letter and resume?
  • Yes
  • No

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Did you attach your transcripts if applicable, if not applicable type N/A.
Required Question