University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Job Summary:

The IT Director for the University Police Department is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all information technology operations that support public safety functions. This includes direct supervision of a multidisciplinary IT team that manages police technologies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), surveillance systems (CCTV), electronic access control, and departmental infrastructure. The IT Director plays a critical role in planning, implementing, and evaluating technology strategies that align with the operational and security needs of the department while also supporting the university's broader IT standards and objectives.

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About Us:

Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska's economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with University match
• Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
• Exclusive staff discounts
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Professional development through training and education
• And much more!

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems or another relevant field required or related field or related field plus 4 years of experience Computer Science, Information Systems or another relevant field required or related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Have had responsibility for numerous successful projects (delivered on time, meeting client requirements, with high team satisfaction), including some complex projects, and projects involving a number of project staff and clients.
• Experience managing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise Windows based systems.
• Information systems auditing experience required. 
• Prior experience performing IT general controls and application control reviews required.
• Must possess a knowledge of current Microsoft Windows products, Microsoft Active Directory and management thereof, hardware/software troubleshooting, and TCP/IP networking.
• Must demonstrate or develop a knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience in configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of physical security systems (i.e. surveillance cameras, access control, alarms, etc.) or public safety systems, application development and management, and GIS applications. 
• Minimum 4 years of increasingly responsible experience, including experience successfully managing various projects.
• Thorough grasp of information technology concepts and processes.
• Must possess a knowledge of current Microsoft Windows products, Microsoft Active Directory and management thereof, hardware/software troubleshooting, and TCP/IP networking.
• 7 + years of leading and/or directing and IT team, to include inclusive leadership supervisory experience. 
• Demonstrated aptitude for effective leadership of staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The following qualifications are preferred but not required: 
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or another relevant field required or related field.
• Experience in configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of physical security systems (i.e. surveillance cameras, access control, alarms, etc.) and GIS applications.
• Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), A+ and Server + certifications preferred.

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