Information Systems Specialist - Programmer Analyst

Information Systems Specialist 7 – Programmer Analyst

Salary Range: $6,838 - $10,332

Position Type:
Employee

Location:

Salem, Oregon (Full-Time, Permanent; up to 2 days per week remote after trial service, fully in-office during trial)

The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full‑Time, Permanent Information Systems Specialist 7 – Programmer Analyst position. This position will have the potential of up to 2 days per week of remote work upon successful completion of trial service. During trial service, this position will be fully in‑office.

Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply;

please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.

If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by end of day on 10/12/2026. If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. This recruitment will remain open until 12/27/2026, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 10/12/2026.

We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications.

If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact osp.recruitinggon.gov and reference REQ-207424.

The salary listed is the non‑PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

In this position, you will provide expertise and leadership to analyze, plan, develop, integrate, implement and coordinate the operations, maintenance, installation and construction of information systems in direct support of the Firearms Unit and the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division in general. You will work in coordination with and as part of the Oregon State Police IT Division to ensure all work products and standards align with department expectations.

In this position, you will support the Firearms Instant Check Systems (FICS) unit. You will identify information technology solutions; update, modify and implement enhancements to the FICS web application; develop tools for program stats; oversee functions and maintenance of Prohibited Persons File exchange; act as the technology counterpart to the CJIS Division programs in support of the FICS unit.

In this position, you will also support the CJIS General Operations. CJIS General Operations includes the Computerized Criminal History (CCH) unit, the Automated Biometric Identification (ABIS) unit, the Sex Offender Registration (SOR) unit, and the Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) unit. You will identify information technology solutions to enhance CJIS operations within all disciplines, including:
Livescan, ABIS, CCH, SOR, LEDS programs, administrative reports, website…