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Utilities Control Center Operator I

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$56K - $84K/yr

A Utilities Control Center Operator I, under direct supervision, is responsible for learning how to monitor and operate the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system in the recording ...

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How much do security control centre operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for security control centre operator in the United States is $19.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Security Control Centre Operator vs Security Guard?

AspectSecurity Control Centre OperatorSecurity Guard
CredentialsCertifications in security systems, monitoring, and communicationBasic security training, sometimes security guard license
Work EnvironmentMonitoring centers, control rooms, surveillance stationsOn-site at premises, patrols, access points
Employer & IndustrySecurity companies, corporate facilities, transportation hubsRetail, commercial, industrial sites
Primary DutiesMonitoring security systems, responding to alarms, coordinating responsesPatrolling, access control, deterring unauthorized activity

While both roles focus on security, Security Control Centre Operators primarily monitor security systems and respond to alarms from a control room, whereas Security Guards provide physical security through patrols and on-site presence. The roles often overlap in security awareness but differ in daily tasks and work environment.

What does a security control centre operator do?

A security control centre operator monitors security systems, such as CCTV cameras, alarms, and access controls, to detect and respond to security incidents. They often work in a control room environment, using specialized tools and communication skills to coordinate responses and ensure safety around the clock or on scheduled shifts.

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Utilities Control Center Operator I

Mesa, AZ • On-site

City of Mesa
Public Administration • 1 - 5K employees
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$56K - $84K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

City Of Mesa rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description/Duties First review of applications will be on Monday, August 31, 2026, then weekly thereafter until filled. A Utilities Control Center Operator I, under direct supervision, is responsible for learning how to monitor and operate the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system in the recording and regulating of water distribution and the monitoring and recording of natural gas usage and wastewater flow. Additionally, incumbents will be responsible for receiving after-hours calls from City of Mesa customers, responding to their inquiries, and dispatching appropriate personnel as required.

When handling calls, an employee must make determinations and decisions regarding the urgency of the problem, the appropriate City department to handle the problem, and stand-by-duty personnel to be contacted. This class performs related duties as required. Employees in this class may be required to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.

This class is distinguished from the Utilities Control Center Operator II class by its status as a trainee class in which incumbents learn the duties of a Utilities Control Center Operator II. The Utilities Control Center Operator I receives close-to-general supervision from the Utilities Control Center Supervisor and/or the Utilities Control Center Shift Leader, who review the employee's work through work in progress, meetings, and by the evaluation of results achieved. Employees in this class will be eligible to progress after one year of service by noncompetitive promotion to the classification of Utilities Control Center Operator II.

Promotion is accomplished after successful completion of on-the-job training, achievement of successful performance evaluation, and completing initial City probation. An incumbent who fails to complete the training and noncompetitive, criteria-based promotion within two years of hire may be transferred, demoted, or terminated. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required.

Graduation from high school or GED. Some (6 months - 1 year) full-time employment in at least one of the following: water supply system, water distribution system, natural gas distribution system, wastewater system, electric distribution system, or closely related operation. Special Requirements.

Must possess a Grade 1 (or higher) Water Treatment System Operator or Water Distribution System Operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) or equivalent certification from another state through reciprocity with Arizona by application date. Certification through reciprocity must be obtained within three months of hire or promotion. Must obtain Grade II Water Treatment System Operator or Water Distribution System Operator certification from the ADEQ within 24 months of hire or promotion.

Must obtain certification as a gas system operator in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) within one year of hire or promotion date. Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing to comply with DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations 49 CFR Part 199.

Link to Job Description http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3755.pdf

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