The Network Administrator for the LaPorte County E-911 and the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department is responsible for operating and monitoring the department’s computer systems.
Applicant performs a variety of complex duties along with supervises a system technician according to the established practices and procedures of the department, using judgment and taking personal action in determination and implementation of the best methods to achieve efficient use of computer time and meet a variety of department computing needs.
*DUTIES:*
* Plans, directs, administers, and supervises activities of assigned staff.
Prioritizes and delegates work assignments, evaluates work performance, ensures proper completion of tasks and conformance with policy, maintains discipline, and recommends corrective action as warranted within the IT department.
* Administer and support computer systems and network platforms for the E-911 and Sheriff’s Department.
* Supervises the System Technician and coordinates projects.
* Coordinates project design for future hardware and software upgrades to the computer information system of the E-911 and Sheriff’s Department.
* Install and test PC and networking client software.
* Troubleshoot and correct complex data communication problems with internal and external agencies.
* Serve as a liaison between service vendors and the E9-11 and Sheriff’s Department users when needed.
* Update network procedures and standards documentation.
* Maintain virus protection schemes for E-911 and Sheriff’s Department.
* Purchases hardware and software for public safety projects.
Performs computer startup and shutdown procedures, including initiating systems call-up procedures, powering and monitoring peripheral devices, creating and storing back-up files and libraries, and performing systems checks as required.
* Ensures reliable operation of the E-911 and Sheriff’s Department network.
Install computer hardware and software as necessary.
Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves hardware, software, and printer problems and offers technical assistance to department personnel.
* Monitors computer and peripheral device operations to ensure proper functioning, correcting and/or reporting malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
* Maintains operator and voice mail systems for the department.
* Works with GIS for GIS date information for E-911 and Sheriff’s Department.
* Serves on call 24 hours a day and responds to computer-related emergencies as situations demand for both e-911 and Sheriff’s Department.
*REQUIREMENTS:*
* Minimum of two (2) years of education beyond high school level in computer information systems and application and prefer a minimum of two (2) years on the job experience.
* Must be at least 21 years of age.
* Ability to supervise an employee.
* Ability to meet all departmental hiring and retention requirements, including passage of FBI/NCI/IDACS criminal history screening.
* Ability to successfully complete Indiana State Police IDACS/NCIC computer systems certification class to subsequently maintain IDACS AND NCIC computer systems.
* Knowledge of or ability to learn systems operating language commands, and the purpose and proper use of peripheral printing devices and long term storage devices, including both take and disk drive systems.
* Knowledge of the standard practices and procedures of date processing and entry, including ability to input and verify data and commands with speed and accuracy.
Great benefits package!!!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $61,494.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
* La Porte, IN 46350: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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