Technology Support Technician

City of Lincoln / Lancaster County; Jonesboro (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee assistance and wellness

Ongoing training and professional dev

Public-sector stability

Job summary

Lancaster County Sheriff's Office seeks a Technology Support Specialist to provide hands-on technical support to agency personnel in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This role acts as a key technology resource, helping staff effectively use and maintain the systems they rely on daily.

The position involves assisting with mobile technology, including computers, cameras, software, and peripherals, with emphasis on solving problems and learning new systems for real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with coursework in computer science, business administration or related field plus four years of experience managing a complex computer system.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and training to Sheriff's Office personnel regarding hardware, software, mobile technology, and related systems.
• Installs, configures, maintains, updates, and troubleshoots computers, software, peripherals, cameras, mobile technology, and other technology equipment.
• Serves as a liaison between Sheriff's Office personnel and City Information Services (IS) to communicate technology needs, resolve issues, and coordinate support.
• Researches technical issues, identifies solutions, and escalates problems when appropriate.
• Assists with technology projects, system upgrades, equipment deployment, and replacement.
• Maintains technology asset and inventory records, including hardware, software, mobile devices, and peripherals.
• Monitors database storage and assists with data management and compliance with agency retention schedules.
• Provides technical guidance to employees and assists with the proper use and care of technology systems and equipment.

Skills

Technical support

Troubleshooting

Training

Customer service

Asset management

Mobile tech

Liaison with IS

Education

Associate's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Cameras

Software applications

Hardware maintenance

Job description

Posting number: 202600433

Department: County Sheriff

Job classification: Technology Support Technician (County)

Posting type: Open

Categories: IT and Computers

Summary

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Technology Support Specialist to provide hands‑on technical support to agency personnel in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment. This position serves as a key technology resource for the Sheriff's Office, helping employees effectively use and maintain the technology systems they rely on every day.

The Technology Support Specialist provides technical assistance and training, installs and maintains hardware and software, troubleshoots technology issues, manages technology assets, and serves as a liaison between Sheriff's Office personnel and City Information Services (IS). The position also assists with mobile technology systems, including computers, cameras, software applications, and related peripherals. This is an excellent opportunity for a technology professional who enjoys solving problems, working directly with people, learning new systems, and seeing the immediate impact of their work.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

1. Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and training to Sheriff's Office personnel regarding hardware, software, mobile technology, and related systems.
2. Installs, configures, maintains, updates, and troubleshoots computers, software, peripherals, cameras, mobile technology, and other technology equipment.
3. Serves as a liaison between Sheriff's Office personnel and City Information Services (IS) to communicate technology needs, resolve issues, and coordinate support.
4. Researches technical issues, identifies solutions, and escalates problems when appropriate.
5. Assists with technology projects, system upgrades, equipment deployment, and replacement.
6. Maintains technology asset and inventory records, including hardware, software, mobile devices, and peripherals.
7. Monitors database storage and assists with data management and compliance with agency retention schedules.
8. Provides technical guidance to employees and assists with the proper use and care of technology systems and equipment.

Join a Team That Values Your Expertise

The Sheriff's Office needs someone who can bring technical knowledge, curiosity, patience, and good judgment to the position. We value employees who are willing to investigate a problem, learn something new, explain technology in a way others can understand, and take ownership of getting the issue resolved. If you're a technology professional looking for a position where your technical skills have a real-world purpose, we want to hear from you.

Why Apply? Glad you asked,

At the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, technology isn't just something that happens behind a desk. It directly supports public safety. In addition to meaningful work, Lancaster County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement matching
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Stable public‑sector employment with opportunities for growth

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree with coursework in computer science, business administration or related field plus four years of experience managing a complex computer system or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must successfully complete a background investigation appropriate for employment with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.
• Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive and law‑enforcement‑related information.
• Must be able to work effectively in an environment where technology issues may require timely response based on operational needs.
• May be required to work outside of normal business hours or respond to urgent technology needs as assigned.