IT Supervising Communications Tech

Salary : $80,043.87 - $133,185.82 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-86135-02
Department: Sheriff
Division: RCIT Communication Solutions
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Sheriff's Office has an opportunity for a Radio Communications Supervisor (IT Supervising Communications Technician). The incumbent will serve as a field supervisor with responsibility for the full scope of supervision and will oversee staff engaged in planning, organizing, installing, programming, testing, maintaining, and repairing public safety communication equipment and remote communication shelter infrastructure.

The incumbent will also work with vendors to schedule maintenance, repairs, and site visits; review and approve invoices for vendor services; and review environmental documentation for PSEC remote sites. Field work is required.
Competitive candidates will have related experience performing the duties described above, including supervisory or lead experience overseeing staff engaged in technically advanced IT-related work. Hands-on technical experience and experience with P25 radio systems are highly desirable. Public safety communications experience is strongly preferred.
Meet The Team!
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County , with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Supervise, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff performing a variety of IT-related work; plan, organize, and provide opportunities to develop/maintain job-related competencies.
Install communication (e.g. radio, computer) and other equipment in or on vehicles; install communication (e.g. radio, microwave, computer) and other equipment (e.g., infrastructure equipment, cabling) in office and other buildings (e.g., remote microwave/radio tower sites); perform preventative maintenance on communication network and/or components.
Install and configure network hardware and software; update system documentation; coordinate system/component upgrades and repairs with vendors and users; monitor the work of vendors to ensure compliance of enterprise standards for products and services; provide user training regarding equipment and network utilization.
Troubleshoot, repair, and resolve malfunctions of equipment and devices (e.g., computer, radios, microwave, and cabling); diagnose, locate, and repair network malfunctions.
Utilize and administer enterprise network applications such as domain name services, network modeling, trend analysis, IP address management, and network configuration management.
Research, evaluate and test proposed products, product versions and systems solutions.
Coordinate the installation and operation of the County microwave and radio systems with County departments, and cities.
Confer with County staff and vendors to determine requirements and services and coordinate activities to ensure capability exists for inter-agency communication.
Plan new and revised communications systems; estimate installation and recurring costs; coordinate the modification and installation of systems and leased data and transmission facilities; review and verify billings for completeness and accuracy prior to submission for payment; prepare recommendations and reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, computer information systems, data processing, information management, or a related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education.)
Experience: Four years of successful journey-level radio communication experience with two of those years including supervisory or lead duties over staff engaged in technically advanced IT-related work. One year of experience as a Riverside County IT Communications Technician III may substitute for this required experience.
Knowledge of: The principles, methods and techniques used in the course of work for the IT Communications Technician series; principles, methods and techniques of effective supervision; principles, methods and techniques applied to IT devices, applications and systems; principles of organization and administration; and the principles of documentation and recordkeeping, storage and retrieval.
Ability to: Gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; resolve technical problems and innovate more efficient use of IT resources; perform systems analysis work and problem solving; effectively supervise subordinates, interpret and follow written and oral instructions; prepare concise reports and documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers, other employees, and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
Skill in: Supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the work of assigned personnel; identifying learning needs; and overseeing personnel orientation and training.

Other Requirements:
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License required.
Physical Requirements: Pushing, pulling, and lifting a variety of technical equipment.
A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs' Department is required
Must be able to lift, push, pull various large and equipment up to 50 lbs. in/out of the height of a standard pickup truck. Must be able to lift, push, and pull equipment exceeding 50 lbs. with assistance or other mechanical means; i.e., hand truck, cart, forklift, liftgate, tractor, etc.
IT-Related Skills:
Required: The installation and coordination of the installation of communication systems, including voice, radio, microwave, and data in vehicles, remote sites and buildings; use of test equipment to isolate, repair and resolve problems.
Preferred: Assessing customer repair needs based on description of problems; installation and configuration of network hardware and software; use of systems-level maintenance and management tools; troubleshooting and repairing/resolution of equipment malfunction in a multi-user, single platform environment; interpreting customer technology needs.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment:

Please contact Ebelyn Skinner at or Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Work Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
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BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at ,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.
Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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I understand that I will be required to submit to a security clearance background check conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office as part of the employment requirements of this position.

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I am aware that any false statements made on this questionnaire will cause my name to be removed from the eligibility list or be cause for non-selection by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. I further understand that all information and responses I provide in this application will be subject to verification through a polygraph examination should I move forward in the selection process. I also acknowledge this record is confidential and will be the property of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.

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Are you currently on any form of court ordered Formal or Summary probation?

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Do you currently have any felony convictions on your criminal record?

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Have you ever been convicted of any crime involving domestic violence, or are you currently the subject of a domestic violence restraining order?

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Have you ever been convicted of a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Wet Reckless offense? If yes, how long ago?

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When was the last time you used Phencyclidine (PCP)?

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When was the last time you used Heroin?

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When was the last time you used Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)?

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When was the last time you used Ecstasy or Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)?

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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, computer information systems, data processing, information management, or a related field? (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education.)

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Do you have at least four years of successful journey-level radio communication experience with two of those years including supervisory or lead duties over staff engaged in technically advanced IT-related work? OrDo you have at least one year of experience as a Riverside County IT Communications Technician III?

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How many years of experience do you have supervising or leading staff responsible for planning, installing, programming, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing IT or public safety communication systems and equipment?

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• 1 year or more, but less than 2
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
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How many years of hands-on experience do you have working with public safety communication systems, including radio systems, communication infrastructure, or remote communication sites/shelters?

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• 1 year or more, but less than 2
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• 3 years or more, but less than 4
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• 6 years or more

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I understand the physical requirements of this position as stated in the job posting, and I am willing and able to perform these duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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