Salary : $74,268.00 - $99,924.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: ITD_ITSAE_#2193_2026
Department: Washington State Patrol
Division: Information Technology Division
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description

The Information Technology Division (ITD) exists to leverage technology to enhance and sustain business processes, public safety infrastructure, and statewide emergency communications to facilitate the accomplishment of all agency goals.
Duties

The Washington Justice Information Systems (WAJIS) is a dedicated section within the Information Technology Division (ITD) devoted to supporting the criminal justice information systems and the business owner, the Justice Information Division (JID). The interrelated computer application systems that support the state criminal justice community include the state-wide message switch referred to as ACCESS, the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) which processes criminal and civil fingerprint identifications, Washington State Identification System (WASIS) which is the repository of criminal history, Washington Crime Information Center (WACIC), the law enforcement tracking database for stolen items, warrants, protection orders and other data critical to officer safety. Responsibilities also include Washington Access to the Criminal History (WATCH) - the online criminal history query system and PIIES, which is the online portal for secure Criminal History information transmissions.

Our new teammate will be able to:

• Ensure regular system operation and uptime by monitoring system resources and processes.
• Manage access rights for all agencies using the ACCESS system.
• Investigate system issues by identifying and recording findings.
• Assist with implementation and verification of modifications to the system and/or Omnixx application.
• Provide basic troubleshooting support for switch connection and transaction issues.
• Provide stand-by support to ensure 24/7 availability of the mission critical ACCESS system.
• Actively monitor and assess health of data connections and processing queues.
• Assist customers by providing technical specifications & resources, developing test cases and providing background validation of results.
• Coordinate with various internal and external resources for appropriate scheduling of changes and updates.
• Participate in collaboration and implementation planning.
• Evaluate outcomes of application changes.
• Provide transaction data upon request.
• Use existing tools to provide statistical data on processes of the ACCESS message switch.
• Analyze statistics to identify trends.
• Assist senior teammates with planning reports and testing.
• Author and maintain up-to-date documentation for the ACCESS system.
• Assist with eliciting and documenting business/system requirements.
• Collaborate to determine scope of the projected changes(s) and impact(s)
• Use technical expertise to review requirements & provide recommendations.
• Assist with development and verification of technical specifications.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in computer science or related field AND two years of work experience in information technology, such as an IT help desk, desktop support, IT program/project management, or volunteer work with computers.
  • OR Four years of experience in the information technology areas of application support and development, database management or system administration in an enterprise environment.
• One year of using SQL to develop database reports or provide statistics upon request.

The full position description is available upon request.

Equity Competencies

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Supplemental Information
NOTE: This is not a full-time telework position. Candidates must be able and willing to work in the office and commute to A hybrid work schedule may be available after training and/or probationary period has been successfully completed.
Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please click here to determine your eligibility.
For more information regarding how to apply for this position, please
Questions?
Please contact Aleesha Brown at (360) 704-2312 or via e-mail at

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More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

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The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

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