Computer Services Manager

JOB One Agency, One Mission: Public SafetyYou want to have an immediate, positive impact on public safety in Northern Colorado. Join a team that does, too.The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Computer Services Manager to lead our IT team in delivering superior technical support to our law enforcement units. We are looking for a unique blend of proven leadership, hands-on technical experience, and a dedicated desire to serve Larimer County’s mission-critical operations. This role makes a difference every day and is vital to the success of the Sheriff’s Office. This is a working supervisor position. You will be responsible for leading and troubleshooting issues alongside a team of seven staff members in support of our 9-1-1-Dispatch Center, Jail, Patrol, and Professional Staff Units. You will collaborate closely with multi-agency groups to ensure our technology is secure, efficient, and meets the evolving needs of the enterprise. *Starting pay range for this position is $101,412 - $121,694 annually.Schedule & Environment: This is a fully in-person role. Due to the nature of public safety, this position requires the ability to be on-call and available outside of normal business hours to respond to emergencies or critical system issues as needed. The typical schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES What You'll Be Doing: Provide Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead for Computer Services and the multi-agency enterprise; evaluate enterprise system direction, assess impacts, and guide system improvements.Ensure 24/7 System Continuity: Develop and maintain team and system backup strategies to support critical enterprise systems on a 24/7 basis.Direct Technology Lifecycles: Lead end-to-end technology lifecycles—including strategic planning, deployment, and support—across multi-agency networks and operations.Drive Departmental Objectives: Support goals related to implementation, customer satisfaction, system availability, and service levels in alignment with established performance criteria.Lead Project Planning: Prepare detailed project plans and manage scheduling for systems, software, desktop roll-out strategies, and network upgrades.To view the full job description, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Computer_Services_ManagerWhat We're Looking For: Public Safety Experience: Demonstrated experience supporting critical public safety operations, including Jails, 9-1-1-Dispatch, and Patrol environments.Operational Leadership: Previous leadership experience managing a team with a strong focus on day-to-day operations and service delivery.Collaborative Liaison: A willingness to lead and support committees involving outside agencies and multi-jurisdictional partners.Strategic Communicator: A perceptive communicator and presenter capable of bridging the gap between technical and non-technical audiences to craft clear, actionable messages.Hands-on Technical Expertise: A proven history of providing direct technical support for diverse applications and hardware devices. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Hiring process steps include, but not limited to: We have rigorous hiring requirements because we prioritize transparency, honesty, and integrity.Complete the online applicationPre-employment questionnaireOral Board InterviewWritten ProjectExecutive Director InterviewFull background investigationPolygraph examinationPre-employment medical exam and drug screenLeadership final approvalApplicants must meet all of the following: Must be legally authorized to work in the United StatesCannot have a felony convictionNo convictions involving domestic violenceNo use of illegal drugs within the past five years The Sheriff’s Office prohibits possession of marijuana by employees under any circumstances and expects employees to comply with federal law.All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.***For current Larimer County Sheriff's Office employees***In order to be considered, you must get a Letter of Support from your chain of command and submit the Letter of Support with your application by 11:59 pm on March 31, 2026. Please use the following process for your Letter of Support: Submit your Letter of Intent to your direct supervisor.Your direct supervisor will then write a Letter of Support and route that Letter of Support through your chain of command.Your next level supervisor/manager endorses your direct supervisor's Letter of Support.Your mid-level manager then endorses your Letter of Support.Your Division Commander then endorses your Letter of Support.Submit your fully endorsed Letter of Support along with your application.____________Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.Recruitment Contact: Email Rachel Nye [email protected] or call 970-498-5510.