Information Technology Specialist Public Safety; Police

$60,550.00 – $62,393.00 per year

The work involves responsibility for implementation, maintenance and support of information systems for the Police Department, developing programs, procedures, workflow, and documentation to improve existing systems. The incumbent will also perform research and analytical tasks for the Police Department. Work is performed under general direction of the Information Technology Manager, with considerable leeway for independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over subordinate Information Management & Technology personnel.

The incumbent does related work as required.

• Researches new technologies being used in Police departments.
• Assists in the maintenance of the various application databases and ensures data accuracy and integrity.
• Maintains and supports all hardware and software used in the Police Department.
• Researches the procurement of hardware/software and upgrade/replacement of the department’s various computer technologies.
• Assists in the management of special projects dealing with vendors and support personnel within the Public Safety areas.
• Assists in building and maintaining the records management system (RMS) to include customizing the system configuration, agency preferences, building code and translation code tables, testing data migration, and troubleshooting functionality problems.
• Conducts maintenance of the records management system application to identify incident trends and deployment strategies.
• Cross trains on various public safety related records management systems (RMS) and other applications in order to serve as backup for other public safety technology positions.
• Evaluates the training needs of department personnel relative to computer technologies and assists in the coordination of the necessary training of internal personnel.

• Proficiency in MS Office:
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher.
• General knowledge of various technologies related to law enforcement is preferred.
• Ability to learn, control and manage interconnected software systems.
• Ability to implement and manage change control systems.
• Thorough knowledge of operation, care and adjustment of computers and related peripheral equipment.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Technology or related field, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Technology or related field, plus minimum 2 years of experience with computer technical support/training; OR
• Associate’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Technology or related field, plus minimum 3 years of experience with computer technical support/training; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated with the limits of (A) and (B).

Special

Note:

Because of the radical evolution of technology in this field, qualifying experience must have been gained within the last 10 years.

Posted: 4/7/2026 Last Date To File: 4/16/2026