Sheriff’s Office IT Specialist

Sheriff’s Office IT Specialist

$8,381 - $10,188/Monthly*

Starting salary up to $58.58/hour ($122,263/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

Please note: The Sheriff's Office is recruiting to fill a Time-Limited IT Specialist position that is currently funded through October 8, 2029.

As part of the Technical Services Bureau in the Sheriff's Office, the IT Specialist provides technical support (hardware and software) and recommends technical solutions to Sheriff’s Office staff using Law Enforcement and Detention applications and systems. This includes receiving and responding to calls, emails, and other electronic messages from staff, potentially up to 24 hours per day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting and maintaining the Sheriff’s Office server infrastructure, including building, updating, patching, and troubleshooting physical and virtual servers hosting Sheriff’s Office applications and data
• Coordinating with the County of Sonoma's Information Systems Department on various enterprise technology projects within the Sheriff’s Office
• Coordinating with other public safety agencies in the deployment, configuration, and support of shared technologies, including computer-aided dispatch, records management, mobile data computers, and data warehouse applications
• Supporting and maintaining Biometric identification systems for the Sheriff’s Office, Probation, and other Law Enforcement agencies

NOTE: The Sheriff's Office is a 24/7 environment. Sheriff's IT Specialists will be required to be part of a standby on-call (paid) rotation and may work various shifts and schedules according to the needs of the agency, including weekends. As a condition of employment, individuals will be required to undergo and maintain a Sheriff's Office background clearance. Telework of a maximum of two days per week is possible after the probationary period, AND in consideration of on-site minimal staffing requirements. Four-day, 10-hour alternative schedules may be considered by management upon request.

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 1/20/26