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08/08/25Application Deadline
08/14/25Pay Range
Min - $86000.00 1st Quartile - $94625.00 Mid - $103251.20 Max- $120500.00Job Type
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SheriffAbout the Position
The Telecommunications Programmer Analyst Senior-Lead analyzes evaluates and maintains systems including data network voice systems commercial cellular equipment public safety wireless and/or video communications systems. Incumbents conduct analytical studies to define problems identify deficiencies and recommend solutions that impact the enterprise and user unit effectiveness. This position has the highest level of technical expertise works on complex assignments requiring considerable independent discretion and judgment and may act as a lead providing training and guidance to Technology Bureau staff.
About the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office
Do you possess integrity strong interpersonal skills and do you have a desire to serve your community The Maricopa County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizonas leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field;
Experience:
Five (5) years of work experience in a telecommunications analyst network analysis or similar position
OR
Combined education and experience qualifications:
An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.
Other requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona drivers license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
Prior to hiring the Sheriffs Office requires that all candidates pass an extensive background review
Our Preferred Candidate has:
1-year of Palo Alto firewall experience.
2-years of Windows Server 2019 experience
2-years Virtualization experience
Providing support for 24x7 Operational environment
Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:
Working Conditions
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such in order to accommodate a disability or limitation the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.
Work occurs primarily indoors in an office setting. Position involves managing frequent interruptions time pressures and high work volumes. Responsibilities require concentration accuracy ethical conduct and a professional demeanor.
Position requires performing duties in equipment rooms mechanical rooms and corridors as well as working aloft from ladders
Work environment
Indoors
Rarely outdoors or in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 40 degrees
Frequently in confined areas
Conditions may rarely include smoke/dust wet/damp areas stairs or ladders
Physical environment
Sitting standing walking
Driving a vehicle
Speaking hearing seeing reading
Distinguishing colors
Bending/kneeling reaching
Twisting climbing crawling
Crouching balancing
Social environment
Time pressures
High volume of work
Handling multiple or complicated tasks
Accuracy
Decision making
Concentration/vigilance
Teamwork
Working in close physical proximity with others
Conditions frequently include interruptions unscheduled tasks frequently changing tasks public contact overtime/rotating shifts
Knowledge skills and abilities:
Knowledge of:
project management principles and methodologies
LAN/WAN networks TCP/IP protocols and network technologies
common network software and common network hardware such as Cisco Palo Alto and Aruba.
Skill in:
Applying diagnostic problem solving and analytical skills
Supporting mission critical enterprise systems and data networks
Comprehending analyzing and communicating complex technical information.
Managing time efficiently and adjusting to multiple changing priorities.
Gathering and converting user requirements into technical specification documents
Ability to:
plan organize monitor control and implement telecommunications data networks and video projects
work well with and/or lead people from many different disciplines and with varying degrees of technical expertise
express complex technical concepts effectively both verbally and in writing
ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned. List in order of importance.)
Design implement and manage large telecommunications systems and data network projects
Design and install well-functioning computer networks connections and cabling
Perform troubleshooting to system failures and identify bottlenecks to ensure long term efficiency of network
Inspect LAN infrastructure and fix minor or major problems/bugs
Test and configure network related software and maintain and repair hardware and peripheral devices
Proactive monitoring of network environment to identify outages or service degradation and responding accordingly
Design implement and maintain network management platform for proactive monitoring and management of network infrastructure
Prepare and ensure accuracy of documentation procedure manuals and as built sheets for network installations including data voice and video systems.
Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance of network equipment without deterring others from completing their own work
Provide technical direction to co-workers on computer and network usage and offer comprehensive advice and instructions
Supervise vendors for contracted services
Act as a liaison between Sheriffs Office and network vendors on high-level support issues
Provide direct interface with other departments in support of the Sheriffs Office network
Prepare correspondence and reports
Diagnose problems and repairs equipment ensuring conformance to specified codes and standards
Solve complex problems using technical knowledge and professional judgment to restore critical systems
Respond to job assignment such as work orders; engineering changes and trouble calls as required which may necessitate call-in to work after normal shift hours
Analyze component requirements of new and upgraded systems and perform installation and testing of new products and patches
Ensure adherence to and completes/updates documentation of routine maintenance schedules and inventory
Compile and update statistical information manuals and reports
Represent the division at meetings both internal and external
Provide on-the-job training to users and other technical personnel
Provide high-level off-hours support on a rotating basis with other technical personnel
Perform other duties as Assigned
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment thorough background investigation and polygraph. A background investigation and polygraph will be conducted on any current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.
Typically successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to midpoint of the range based on applicable experience internal equity and budgetary allowances.
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
IC
Full-Time