IT Technician , University Police Department

Position: IT Technician 3, University Police Department
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Job Description The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for IT Technician 3, University Police Department (UPD), Southern Command. This position serves as a helpdesk support role providing comprehensive IT assistance to UPD personnel. The successful candidate will work with minimal supervision, handling equipment deployment, system implementation, and serving as the initial point of contact for IT service requests. This role includes serving as the point person for ticket system implementation and having opportunities to lead special projects related to law enforcement IT.

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Role of the Position Helpdesk Support Operations (45% of time)
Install software, resolve general technology needs, assist with use, error resolution, network connections, password reset, and service request coordination, referral, and escalation

Serve as the initial point of contact for general IT service requests from University Police Department personnel

Document all requests and related communication in the appropriate service management tool

Make determinations on best-approach methods to solve general technology issues

Work collaboratively with other IT professionals and university departments

Customer Service and Support (30% of time)
Provide excellent customer service, listening and understanding user needs

Solve problems, demonstrate eagerness to assist others, and exhibit professional disposition

Understand the basic operations of the University, UPD and the higher education environment

Work with minimal daily supervision at remote sites for extended periods

System Testing and Documentation (15% of time)
Test implementation of new systems and document new and/or changes to services, tools, or applications

Conduct and update inventory of department technology

Create and maintain documentation of IT procedures and configurations

Serve as point person for ticket system implementation, leading the deployment and optimization of service management tools

Lead special projects related to law enforcement IT, including specialized software implementations and technology upgrades specific to police operations

Equipment Preparation and Deployment (10% of time)
Prepare equipment for implementation, image computers, install operating systems and applications, adjust configurations, and setup accounts

Deploy technology equipment, move, deliver, and setup hardware to user requirements

Update inventory to reflect location and possession of property

Prepare equipment for surplus when needed

Working Environment This position operates within the unique environment of a university police department, requiring:

Ability to work with minimal daily supervision and work unsupervised at remote sites for extended periods

Understanding of law enforcement operational needs and confidential information handling

Collaboration with multiple university departments and external IT support teams

Physical demands including ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and work from elevated surfaces when needed

Professional Development Opportunities Lead implementation of ticket system and specialized law enforcement technology solutions

Opportunity to lead special projects in university police IT infrastructure

Develop expertise in university law enforcement technology systems

Cross-training in various IT specialization areas

Gain experience with FERPA, NCIC, NCJIS compliance and IT standards best practices

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and three years of experience utilizing the fundamentals of typical computer systems, operating systems, applications, and peripherals, two years of which must have included IT work experience in a user support role; OR one year of relevant experience as an IT Technician II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Entry Level

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Detailed knowledge of:
Computer hardware, software, peripherals, and current computer technology and trends; help desk applications as used for change/problem management

Working knowledge of commercially available operating systems and applications; principles and…