LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGIST

Salary: $6,940.00 - $8,849.00 Monthly
Location : Ellensburg
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 03/25/2025
Closing Date: 4/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Corrections - Non-Uniformed

Description

The Law Enforcement Technologist is responsible for providing support for the broad variety of technologies which are used by the Sheriff's Office in the course of fulfilling our mission to deliver law enforcement and corrections services to the citizens we serve. The technologist also coordinates maintenance, services, repairs, and changes among various vendors, other County departments, and partner agencies that provide services and products to the Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff's Office technology includes, but is not limited to, computer, radio, phone communications, mobile electronics, surveillance and security systems.

The Technologist works within parameters set by the County Sheriff's Office policies, Kittitas County Technology policies, as well as various State and Federal regulations. The Technologist works closely with the County IT Department to augment IT services provided to the Sheriff's Office and for Tier II, network, system, and application development support.
Examples of Duties

Operations

• Work with the Kittitas County Information Technology Department and KITTCOM to manage user accounts and passwords.
• Ensure all Sheriff's technology is operating correctly.
• Develop strategies for integrating, testing, adopting and implementing emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with Sheriff's technology with applicable policies, CJIS standards, laws, and codes.
• Assist with the development of contracts and licensing with vendors.
• Support various purchasing agents for all Sheriff's technology needs.
• Assist with the development and support of technology policies and procedures.
• Support inventory, computer rotation and appropriate disposal of technology.
• In coordination with the Information Technology Department, plan for and respond to emergencies involving data loss, hardware failure and disaster recovery.
• Coordinate and maintain user permissions and data directories.
• Maintain video surveillance profiles.
• Act as a consultant and trainer for office staff.
• Work closely with the IT Department to ensure open and frequent communication about projects, problems, and opportunities.

Mobile electronics installations

• Coordinate removals and installations for car swaps.
• Manage siren, light bar, lighting, and power management system.
• Manage mobile data computing and peripherals integration.
• Perform basic troubleshooting services for wireless VPN, data/Wi-Fi, and radar/laser speed measuring devices.

Land mobile radio, portable and mobiles

• Create radio channel templates and perform radio reprogramming.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of radio complaints, contact vendors or other agencies as required for advance support.
• Create and maintain interagency agreements for special services and channels.
• Provide purchasing recommendations.

Telephone

• Support wireless carrier services and cell phones.
• Support with vendors.
• Support satellite phones.
• Support/test new product offerings.

Emergency Operations Center

• Work in the Emergency Operations Center as instructed.
• Install technology as needed which includes managing the EOC fleet of laptops.
• Obtain the required FEMA certifications.

Social Media

• Maintain the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office social media accounts.

Computer workstation support

• Provide Sheriff users Tier I support and assist the IT Department with Tier II support.
• Provide support services for printers, network connection, and remote site connectivity.
• Coordinate workstation replacements.
• Install licensed software for users.
• Coordinate with IT Department on network, systems, and application development.

IT services planning

• Work with the IT Department to plan for adopting future technology solutions.

Surveillance and security systems

• Provide Corrections Center control room support.
• Manage courthouse cameras as well as other surveillance and tracking devices.
• Manage door access and controls.

Typical Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of experience with support of desktops and network systems.
• Associate degree in Information Technology and Telecommunications or Computer Science from an accredited trade school, college, or university.
• Five (5) years of experience with basic software programs.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for some minimum qualifications listed above.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.
• Must pass the Civil Service exam.
• A criminal history and background check will be performed on qualified applicants. Convictions may preclude candidates from employment in certain circumstances. Factors such as relativity to the position, age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, and rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Most permanent employees who at least 20 hours per week on a regular schedule are entitled to healthcare, retirement, and leave benefits, pro-rated to the scheduled hours of work.

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS
Eligible employees and their family members have access to medical, dental, and vision benefits. The County covers all or the majority of the cost of healthcare benefits based on employee type and collective bargaining agreement.

LIFE INSURANCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCTS
Kittitas County offers access to a $12,000 basic life/accidental death and dismemberment insurance plan as well as a base long term disability plan through Mutual of Omaha as part of the core benefits program.

Supplemental products are available for eligible employees who choose to purchase them through AFLAC, Allstate, Colonial, and Mutual of Omaha. These products include:

• Supplemental life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Disabilty insurance

LEAVE BENEFITS
Eligible County employees have access to a variety of leave programs. The amount of paid leave an employee may accrue and bank will vary between employee groups and collective bargaining agreements. Types of leave available include, but are not limited to:

• Legal holidays
• Personal holiday
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML)

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Most benefited employees are eligible to participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS), or the Law Enforcement Officers'a nd Fire Fighters Retirement System (LEOFF) plans. Plans are administered by the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Participation in the DRS retirement program is mandatory for all eligible employees. Both the employee and the County contribute to the plan at a rate set by the State legislature.

For more information regarding DRS you can visit their website at https://www.drs.wa.gov/.

Employees who want to save additional dollars for retirement may do so voluntarily by participating in a choice of 457 deferred compensation plans. A 457 plan allows employees to defer funds through payroll deduction, up to a maximum amount set each year by the IRS.