Public Safety IT Specialist: CJIS & CAD Security

City of Somerton; Somerton (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Somerton is seeking a skilled IT professional to support public safety systems including CAD, RMS, and YRCS. The role ensures system reliability, CJIS compliance, and timely user support for officers, dispatchers, and firefighters.

You will manage servers, networks, and endpoints, coordinate with vendors, and participate in incident response. This requires after-hours support and a strong background in public safety IT environments.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years of IT experience with direct support of public safety or mission-critical systems, including servers, networks, desktop environments, and mobile devices.
• This position requires emergency response and after-hour support.
• An extensive background and polygraph check is required.
• Experience supporting CAD/RMS, dispatch systems, YRCS, or other criminal justice systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of law enforcement operational environments is preferred.
• Extensive background check required.

Responsibilities

• Administer, support, and maintain CAD, RMS, YRCS, dispatch, and related public safety systems.
• Serve as the primary IT liaison for public safety vendors and regional/state partners.
• Ensure system availability during critical incidents and emergency operations.
• Provide reports or stats using current software by fire department.
• Maintain and monitor public safety servers, databases, and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate and document CJIS audits, security controls, and system access reviews.
• Provide on-call or after-hours support for critical public safety systems as required.

Skills

Public safety IT support

IT liaison

System monitoring

Disaster recovery

Education

Associate’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD/RMS

YRCS

VPN

Active Directory

Job description

City of Somerton is seeking a skilled IT professional to support public safety systems including CAD, RMS, and YRCS. The role ensures system reliability, CJIS compliance, and timely user support for officers, dispatchers, and firefighters.

You will manage servers, networks, and endpoints, coordinate with vendors, and participate in incident response. This requires after-hours support and a strong background in public safety IT environments.