IT Network Administrator - Sheriff's Office

Douglas County Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Discounted fitness club memberships

Other voluntary benefits

Paid time off

KPERS retirement

Job summary

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office seeks an IT Network Administrator to support and enhance public safety technology, including law enforcement, detention operations, and emergency communications. The role emphasizes uptime, security, and accuracy.

Responsibilities include managing LAN/WAN, virtualization (VMware), security video, mobile data connectivity, and documenting configurations. 3+ years in network or systems administration, Cisco, Windows Server, AD, DNS/DHCP, and CJIS compliance are

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in network or systems administration.
• Proficiency with networking technologies (Cisco).
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP.
• Understanding of virtualization platforms and storage systems.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and maintain CJIS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Network and Systems Administration.
• Manage, monitor, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, switches, routers, and wireless systems.
• Administer virtualized environment (VMware) and associated storage systems.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of mission-critical systems, including public safety technology support.
• Maintain secure connectivity for mobile data terminals, in-car systems, and field-deployed devices.
• Assist with body-worn camera, digital evidence, and security video infrastructure as needed.
• Document configurations, procedures, and system changes.

Skills

Network administration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

Cisco networking

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

VMware

Job description

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a skilled and mission-driven IT Network Administrator to support and enhance the technology infrastructure that underpins public safety operations. This role is critical to maintaining secure, reliable systems that serve law enforcement, detention operations, emergency communications, and administrative functions. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where uptime, security, and accuracy directly impact community safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network and Systems Administration
• Manage, monitor, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, switches, routers, and wireless systems
• Administer virtualized environment (VMware) and associated storage systems
• Ensure high availability and reliability of mission-critical systems, including public safety technology support
• Maintain secure connectivity for mobile data terminals, in-car systems, and field-deployed devices
• Assist with body-worn camera, digital evidence, and security video infrastructure as needed
• Document configurations, procedures, and system changes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in network or systems administration
• Proficiency with networking technologies (Cisco)
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP
• Understanding of virtualization platforms and storage systems
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and maintain CJIS compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in public safety, government, or a 24/7 operational environment
• Familiarity with CAD/RMS/JMS systems (e.g., Spillman Flex, Motorola, etc.)
• Knowledge of security camera systems, access control, or digital evidence platforms
• Certifications such as CCNA, Network+, Security+, VMware VCP, or Microsoft certifications.

Must pass a mandated background investigation and drug screening. On-call schedule may be required on a rotating basis.

Starting pay is $41.03 - $59.51/hr with excellent benefits which include:

• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance;
• Discounted fitness club memberships;
• Other voluntary benefits;
• Paid time off (14 Vacation days, 15 Sick days accrued per year, 1 day Personal Leave, 9 Paid Holidays);
• Retirement with Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS);
• Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available.

Position will remain posted until filled.

Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.