Systems Administrator I (Sheriff's Office)

County of San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA



The Sheriff's Office has an exciting opportunity to join their team of IT professionals as aSystems Administrator I.

The Information Technology unit has an essentialrole in the Sheriff's Office. The unit supports over 450 Sheriff’s Office employees and nearly 400 desktop computers and ensures all critical 24/7/365 systems are operational and available. This unit supports the department's 911 call center, County Jail, and patrol services 24 hours a day.

Systems Administrator I is part of a career series for Systems Administrator I, II and III. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs a variety of technical duties by providing technical support including the planning, installation, coordination, maintenance, upgrades and overall support for computer systems and their individual hardware and software components; administers, evaluates and modifies systems to assure proper security and operation; plans, coordinates and implements system software program release changes for systems and servers; resolves technology problems and provides for system enhancements; provides technical support and assistance to customers; and does other related work as required.

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This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.Distinguishing Characteristics

The Systems Administrator Iclassification is the entry-level position in the series. Incumbents work under close supervision and perform basic technical duties involved in the support and maintenance of assigned computer systems; provide information and assistance to customers; log and track the nature and resolution of these problems.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Education and Experience:

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Systems Administrator I:

Either A: An associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university

Or B: A certificate of completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution.


Licenses and Certificates:

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid California driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.


Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcome.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

Effective July 1, 2026, the compensation for this position will increase with a 7th salary step added to the salary range. This is a bargained across the board increase for this job classification.

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