$5,888.50

Per Month

Position range in Hidalgo County $3,408.00

• $5,493.00 Per Month DPS
• IT•Network Supp Spec III (In-Car)•0289
  TEXAS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT 405

Occupation:

Computer Network Support Specialists

Location:

Weslaco, TX

• 78599
  

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

09/14/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Selection Required

Updated:

09/14/2026

Expires:

09/29/2026

Agency Job ID:

104709

Job #: 17068811

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Day Shift Help for . Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.

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PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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DESCRIPTION

Perform complex (journey-level) technical work supporting networked connected vehicle, specialized law enforcement, mobility platforms and field operations. Work may involve assisting and developing skills to support specific cloud services, connected officer and specialized law enforcement technologies in networked environments, virtual private network clients, and video streaming platforms across a statewide system. Provide support to multiple operating systems, software, and Mobile Networking Wireless technology. Work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.

https:

//hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationTechnology.pdfApplicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Support connected officer technologies specialized law enforcement, mobility platforms, field operations, and complex network systems; document and recommend technology supporting the mission of the department.2. May provide support for networked connected officer platforms, cloud-based video systems, specific client systems, and determining the cause of problems and recommend solutions.3. Perform advanced support and maintenance to networked connected vehicles, and/or specialized law enforcement systems, mobility platforms and various field systems. Support the configurations, installations, and updates needed to maintain the software applications developed.4. Receive, install, identify, and test configurations of personal computer hardware, software, and mobility products across a statewide platform inclusive of networked connected officer technologies. Troubleshoot operating problems by telephone or in person to diagnose and resolve operating problems. 5. Maintain current and future knowledge of standards, protocols, and enhancements for connected officer platforms, specialized law enforcement systems, mobility systems, cloud-based video systems, and computer hardware and software applications.6. Respond to agency supported disasters including mobile command requests, disaster events, DDC, and SOC operations.7. May identify and address operating problems in hardware and/or software systems in WAN, LAN, stand-alone or host-integrated systems to determine the causes of malfunctions and perform corrective actions required to return the malfunctioning equipment to reliable operating status with minimum loss of operating time.8. Schedule and prioritize tasks that may be divergent, integrated, or concurrent in accordance with specific importance, magnitude, and urgency.9. Work effectively on multiple projects that progress concurrently and to effectively prioritize activities according to mandated and operational needs.10. Advanced knowledge and understanding of cloud technology to include maintaining secure virtual environments, migrating information and services into the cloud, managing cloud environments in accordance with department security guidelines, and supporting cloud-based applications. 11. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.12. Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Computer Science, Data Processing, or a related field is required.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years¿ experience involving the support of hardware and software configurations in a networked environment, including work experience in resolution for wireless networking management technology is preferred.

Substitution Note:

Additional work experience of the type described or other related education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Licensure and/or Certification

• Must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.

TLETS certification with

TCIC/TLETS

mobile, are required.

Critical Organizational Infrastructure requirements

• This job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure; must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Additionally, and more specifically, must not be employed by nor have any connection or continuous connections to any governmental entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.Regulatory knowledge

• Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Interpersonal Skills

• Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish