Cook County

Sheriff

Job Code: 6090

Job Title: Deputy Director Network Communications

Grade: 24

Department: Bureau of Information and Technology

Characteristics of the Position

General Overview

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer in the Bureau of Information and Technology, the Enterprise Video System and Network Administrator will be responsible for the continuing operation and maintenance, both preventative and remedial, of all video systems under the control of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. They will plan, budget, and implement new audio, visual, telecommunication and access control projects as directed by the Chief Technical Officer. They will work with and within in all departments and properties under the responsibility of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. This includes but is not limited to the Cook County Department of Corrections, Cook County Courthouses, and the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department. They will serve as the liaison between the Department of Facilities Management and the County Bureau of Technology for site surveys and walk-throughs for all networking projects.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Plan, budget and implement projects at the direction of the Chief Technical Officer.

Identify any area of risk and/or vulnerabilities related to the daily operations and future health and safety of equipment, infrastructure, software as well as any other aspect of the video systems.

Develop innovative processes and policies that influence positive change and improvement in the video and communication systems and processes for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

Ability to respond to any system need 24 hours per day 7 days per week.

Responsible for performing and maintaining records for the following, but not limited to, inventory, service records, daily equipment status.

Responsible for creating and submitting daily, weekly, and monthly status reports for, but not limited to, equipment as well as inventory and service.

Ability to perform confidential reviews and tasks.

Ability to develop and complete confidential policies and reports as requested.

Performs other related assignments and duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work with extremely sensitive and confidential information, including criminal investigations.

Ability to meet prescribed deadlines.

Demonstrates and exhibits a willingness to work cooperatively and effectively with other departments and agencies while advancing the goals and mission of the CCSO.

Ability to think critically by evaluating a situation and make effective decisions under pressure.

Thorough working knowledge of, or ability to grasp and utilize, the policies, protocols, systems, procedures, and technical vernacular of the agency, Department, and County, as they are applicable to assigned duties and responsibilities quickly and effectively.

Effectively produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper grammar and spelling.

A high level of accuracy and proficiency in the use of computers, word processing, PC software and other computerized programs to manage and generate information, reports, letters, etc.

Skilled in interacting with others to gather and review confidential materials, information, and incidents of record.

Ability to develop and implement policies consistent with the Sheriff’s vision and initiative for programs within the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

Understanding of Cloud Networking concepts and technology such as AWS and Azure.

Minimum Qualifications

10 years of experience managing, configuring, or installing enterprise level video surveillance and communication systems.

Bachelor’s degree in IT Network Administration.

Ability to work within the Cook County Department of Corrections, including the ability to encounter the detainee population.

Ability to walk long distances or stand for extended periods of time throughout the working day.

Preferred Qualifications

COMP TIA Network Plus certification or degree equivalent.

Low voltage audio/video installation knowledge.

Access control and communication systems knowledge.

Experience with law enforcement agency video systems.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

Please note that there are no remote job opportunities, all positions are located onsite.

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office prohibits all unlawful discrimination in its hiring and promotional process.

All Cook County Sheriff’s Office employees must apply on the internal employment page to be considered; the application may be accessed via the SheriffNet site.

• Note: All Internal Applicants are subject to Cook County Promotional salary rules if selected.

**Article EE, Civilian Recruitment and Selection Process, of the Sheriff’s Employment Action Manual, applies to this employment process and can be found at the following link: https://www.cookcountysheriff.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/SEAM-Article-EE-Civilian-Recruitment-and-Selection-Process-10-17-19.pdf

EEO Statement

At the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, we value and embrace you. It’s our belief that diversity and inclusion is an essential component to our success as an international business. Accordingly, we are committed to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office policy applies throughout the employment relationship—including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, separation, and day-to-day practices. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office employment decisions will not be based on race, color and ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or parental status, disability, medical history, genetic information, or any basis prohibited by applicable law. Employment decisions will be based on an applicant’s merit and qualifications, the position requirements, and our business needs.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance Program – Health insurance coverage includes medical, dental and vision care and is available for an employee and his/her eligible dependents

• Holidays – Twelve (12) Holidays are granted in each Fiscal Year

• Sick Leave – Granted sick leave is earned and accrued at the rate of one (1) day for each month of service and may be accumulated up to one hundred and seventy-five (175) working days

• Vacation Leave – Granted Vacation leave is earned and accrued, with employees having the opportunity to accrue ten (10) days within the Fiscal Year; Vacation leave accruals increase based on an employee’s anniversary date of employment

• Personal Days – Employees earn and accrue one (1) personal day per quarter, up to a total of four (4) Personal Days per Fiscal Year

• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance, equal to one (1) times the employees annual salary, is offered to every employee at no cost and the employee may elect to purchase supplemental coverage

• Pension Plan – Employees contribute into the Cook County Pension Fund and earn a prescribed percentage for each year of service; employees may be eligible for an annual annuity after ten (10) years of service and upon reaching a certain age based on when the employee started employment

• Deferred Compensation Program – Employees may elect to enroll in a deferred compensation plan, a tax deferred plan which may be used as a supplemental retirement option

INCLUSION

We welcome you—the whole you. Your background, your culture, your ethnicity, your unique experiences, your way of looking at the world. We truly believe that your individuality helps us create a diverse, inclusive and inspired workplace in which every ethnicity, nationality, religion, elder status, family structure and gender identity is embraced and valued. We also welcome your passion for making the lives of children, your co-workers, and our organization better. Because as different as we are, that’s the common theme that will always keep us moving forward together. *Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. *This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and/or medical examination. Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the Cook County Sheriff’s Office Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current Cook County Sheriff’s employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (8) (18).

THE COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NOTE:

As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules. “The Cook County Sheriff’s Office hiring process is governed by the Sheriffs Employment Action Manual (SEAM) which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the Cook County Sheriff’s Office hiring decision. Cook County Sheriff’s officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County Compliance Officer. If the Cook County Compliance Officer sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.”