0000000947.APPLICATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a technically skilled professional to provide first-line support for the TechShare Prosecutor software used by attorneys, investigators and staff. The role involves configuring access, monitoring CJIS-related data flows, and coordinating software updates.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in IS/CS or a related field, strong communication skills, and familiarity with mainframes and CJIS systems. Some weekend or on-call work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field.
• Experience with standard software applications and enterprise systems used in law enforcement or government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support for TechShare Prosecutor software and set up user accounts and security roles.
• Gather requirements for new features and coordinate software updates and releases.
• Identify and resolve production issues by guiding users through diagnostics.
• Monitor CJIS compliance and ensure data flows correctly across agencies.
• Coordinate and conduct training for District Attorney personnel and law enforcement users.

Skills

Technical support

Security roles

Training

Written communication

CJIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in IS/CS

Tools

Mainframes

CJIS systems

Job description

Job Description

Provides technical assistance and support for TechShare Prosecutor software to attorneys, investigators, and support staff. Monitors compliance using Electronic Disposition Reporting (EDR) software with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) submissions and troubleshoots charges to ensure the County meets yearly CJIS compliance goals. Trains and supports law enforcement officers in the submittal of cases, digital evidence, and electronic disposition reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provides first-line technical support for system users for TechShare Prosecutor software to include setting up new user accounts, building security roles to grant access, configuring dynamic views, forms and reports for end users, and performing configurations as needed. May include problem solving including problem determination and resolution of system and applications issues and answers; evaluate and prioritize inquiries and problems.
• Performs requirement-gathering activities for the development of new system features, integrations and/or functions. Reviews software updates, develops plans for regression testing and coordinates the rollout of new releases. Serves as departmental liaison with internal staff, external agencies and vendors on the implementation, integration, operation, and maintenance of TechShare Prosecutor.
• Identifies and corrects production issues by interfacing with technical and non-technical users to collect information and lead users through diagnostic procedures to resolve issues.
• Monitors CJIS compliance by researching individual cases to ensure charge information flows correctly from Law Enforcement, jail, the District Attorney, and the Court and troubleshoots issues as needed. Runs exception reports from EDR submissions to the Texas Department of Public Safety and works with stakeholders to make corrections to submissions and resubmit.
• Coordinates and conducts training for District Attorney personnel on the use of TechShare and related business processes. Trains and supports law enforcement officers in the submittal of cases, digital evidence, and electronic disposition reporting. Determines training needs and facilitates sessions.
• Keeps abreast of new and pending legislation and regulations which may impact the operation of TechShare and other information systems servicing the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training:

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or another job-related field.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public. Knowledgeable of standard concepts, practices, and procedures of applicable systems. Knowledge of mainframes, PCs, networks, specialized software, internet, and office automation tools. Experience as a current or past user of criminal justice information systems preferred. Must pass a background investigation. May occasionally be required to work weekends, nights, or be on-call.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

Standard office environment.