IT Customer Support - Journey
About The Position
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies. The Information Technology Division (ITD) exists to leverage technology to enhance and sustain business processes, public safety infrastructure, and statewide emergency communications to facilitate the accomplishment of all agency goals.
Requirements
- An Associate's degree or higher in Computer Science; Information Technology or closely related field OR completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related program.
- Working experience at the journey level (typically obtained through 4 to 6 years as an IT professional) may be substituted for education year for year.
- Demonstrated skill with one year journey-level experience (typically obtained through 4 to 6 years as an IT professional) in the support and use of the following technologies/software in an enterprise organization: Microsoft Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office products, Wireless connectivity, Air card connection to cellular networks, Virtual Private Networks.
Responsibilities
- Installs and Configures Mobile Office Platform (MOP) hardware and software in patrol vehicles.
- Performs setup and configuration of MOP system hardware and software.
- Coordinates, and schedules new installations with Field Operations Bureau (FOB) personnel.
- Using advanced administrative rights, configures, troubleshoots and installs updated applications and operating systems on all mobile devices within a geographic area.
- Modifies software, firmware, and hardware to ensure installed devices, laptop/tablet, in-car camera, license plate readers and existing vehicle systems operate as expected and are not in conflict with each other.
- Conducts Standard Technology Replacement (STR) on schedule to ensure MOP components do not fall outside of warranty.
- Troubleshoots and corrects issues with MOP hardware and software.
- Analyze and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
- Respond to trouble calls to correct issues with MOP hardware and software.
- Conducts troubleshooting and diagnostics of MOP equipment.
- Resolves customer technical support issues directly, or coordinate the resolution of issues with other technical staff.
- Provides general technical support
- Ensures complete and accurate WSP technology asset inventory is maintained.
Benefits
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
- Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
- Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
