Public Safety CAD Administrator

Chesterfield County, VA

$88K — $135K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent along with 3 years of experience in web/client-server applications.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server OS, VMs, SQL, and Office 365.
  • Basic knowledge of OpenShift RedHat Platform and Nutanix preferred.
  • Exemplary troubleshooting skills in high-stress scenarios.
  • Experience in a public safety systems environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide 24/7 operational support for public safety automated systems.
  • Ensure system health and integrity, acting as the primary contact for related issues.
  • Perform software installations, configuration changes, and OS patching.
  • Manage disaster recovery, incident response, and system audits.
  • Lead projects and coordinate large system changes for technology implementation.
  • Conduct meetings and provide guidance to public safety departments.

Benefits

  • Career progression opportunities based on performance and qualifications.
  • Salary incentives based on experience and funding availability.
  • Ability to work on critical public safety systems that have a direct community impact.
Full Job Description
Salary: $88,924.00 - $135,609.00 Annually
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27-00073
Department: Information Systems Technology
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in IT related field or equivalent plus three years of experience in the development, maintenance and support of integrated web based and client/server applications; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of Windows Server OS, VMs, SQL, F5 Load Balancer, PowerShell, LAN/WAN networks Office 365. Knowledge of OpenShift RedHat Platform, Nutanix Virtual Computing platforms is a plus. Must have exemplary troubleshooting skills and be able to perform accurately in high stress situations. Must be a self-starter with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, capable of conducting deep technical investigations into reported issues, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable solutions to prevent future occurrences. Must be flexible, adaptable to change and be able to work with multiple work groups with differentiating personalities. Will be subject to sensitive information and must follow CJIS requirements. Public safety systems provide critical and life-saving services to citizens. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, experience working in a public safety-related environment is preferred.
Duties

Public Safety Platform Administrators provide 24/7 operational support and maintenance of the public safety automated systems that support Emergency Communication Center, Police, Fire/EMS and Sheriff Departments. They are responsible for the overall health and integrity of the systems and serve as the primary point of contact for issues, upgrades, changes, enhancements, etc. Administrators perform application software installations, configuration changes, OS patching, certificate management, health monitoring, disaster recovery management, incident management, system audits, database management, system automation and system documentation. They also serve as project managers and team leaders implementing new technology or coordinating large system changes. They conduct meetings, provide consultation, reporting and guidance to public safety departments. Administrators serve on a 24/7 on-call rotation schedule. Performs other work as required.

PLEASE NOTE: Must maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment.

This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
Shift

Administrators serve on a 24/7 on-call rotation schedule.
Work Location

Information Systems Technology
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