Network Specialist 1

Are you ready to forge the future of emergency communications? The Pennsylvania State Police is seeking a Network Specialist 1 to join our elite team of professionals. This role offers an opportunity to merge high-stakes logistics with advanced technical oversight in a high-impact public safety environment. We are seeking a proactive professional who thrives on operational readiness and technical excellence to empower leadership across the Commonwealth. If you are ready to drive the future of mobile command technology and make a tangible difference in the field, apply today to join the Pennsylvania State Police!

As a Network Specialist 1, you will serve as a driver and operational lead for mobile command posts (MCPs), ensuring total mission readiness through expert setup, tear-down, and technical maintenance. You will be responsible for supporting the communication and information technology (IT) needs of the command staff by operating and maintaining a wide range of hardware, including radio systems, desktops, laptops, and complex network infrastructures. Your role will involve the hands-on installation, configuration, and monitoring of MCP software and hardware to guarantee peak performance, resolve system issues, and ensure constant availability in the field. Additionally, you will act as the central point of contact for all shipments received at the facility, notifying appropriate personnel of deliveries while logging and tracking all incoming inventory. You may also be called upon to assist in the development of inventory and tracking systems to streamline equipment management. Part of your logistical duties includes organizing surplus and expired equipment to maintain an efficient workspace. By managing these assets alongside the implementation of Microsoft security patches and the upkeep of routers, switches, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices, you will ensure the Pennsylvania State Police maintain a secure and high-performance communications hub.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. At times, this position will require shift adjustments, extended hours, and overnight travel to ensure critical operational needs and priorities are effectively met.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience providing information technology support services including hardware and software installation, operation, and maintenance within a network environment; or
• One year as an Information Technology Trainee or Information Technology Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Successful completion of the Information Technology Intern - Bachelor Program; or
• One year of experience providing information technology support services including hardware and software installation, operation, and maintenance within a network environment, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of experience providing information technology support services including hardware and software installation, operation, and maintenance within a network environment

• You must obtain an active Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver's License with both the Air Brakes (Type L) and Fifth Wheel (Type O) Restrictions lifted within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
• You must obtain and maintain an active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police and PA Justice Network (JNET) access within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
  
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.