Public Safety Liaison

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 17149
Department: Universal Services
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 100


Position Description
About Harris County and Universal Services:

Harris County Universal Services (Universal Services) is transforming the way the County does business and seeking a Public Safety Liaison to join our team.
Universal Services is the enterprise IT solutions center for the departments and offices of Harris County, providing Information Technology, Public Safety and Justice Technologies, 311 Constituent Engagement Services, Fleet Services, and Records and Information Governance Services.
Harris County is the third largest and most diverse county in the nation, with a population of more than 4.7 million. Harris County Commissioners Court, the County's governing body, directs a budget of more than $4 billion providing essential services including flood control, infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and justice administration.
This is a great time to join Universal Services as we enhance critical services to Harris County residents and internal customers.
Position Overview:

The System Analyst IV serves as a Public Safety Technical Liaison between Harris County Universal Services and law enforcement agencies. This position bridges operational law enforcement needs with technology solutions by defining business requirements, testing applications, ensuring compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) standards, and coordinating implementation and training efforts. The role ensures that public safety technology systems align with statutory requirements, operational workflows, and county governance standards.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Public Safety Technology Liaison

• Establishes and maintains relationships with law enforcement agencies and county divisions to identify operational needs and align technology solutions accordingly.
• Determines appropriate use cases for applications used by patrol, investigations, records management, and dispatch functions.
• Serves as a mediator between technical teams and public safety stakeholders to improve workflows and investigative efficiency.

Business & Systems Analysis

• Defines functional requirements by conducting interviews, workshops, and reviewing existing documentation to ensure alignment between business needs and technical delivery.
• Develops business requirements, process maps, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Performs application testing to evaluate workflows, identify gaps, and ensure systems operate in accordance with law enforcement policies and procedures.
• Recommends enhancements or process improvements based on operational analysis.

CJIS Compliance & Vetting

• Oversees Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) vetting, compliance, and testing requirements for Universal Services employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Tracks and validate CJIS clearance status for personnel working in restricted environments.
• Ensures adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements governing access to criminal justice information.

Training Development & Instruction

• Develops and revises training materials in alignment with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement standards.
• Prepares lesson plans and instructional deliverables to provide continuing education hours for law enforcement personnel.
• Coordinates training schedules to align with operational priorities and county initiatives.

Technology Deployment & Equipment Coordination

• Configures and deploys mobile computing devices and law enforcement applications.
• Coordinates delivery and transfer of equipment between agencies, including asset return and replacement.
• Prepares and processes Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for external agencies requesting system access and ensures proper routing and approvals.

Decision-Making Authority

• Determines appropriate system use cases and application workflows to support law enforcement operations.
• Evaluates compliance requirements and validates CJIS clearance eligibility.
• Recommends procedural and technical modifications to improve system performance and operational effectiveness.
• Determines when application issues require vendor escalation or remediation.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's degree (any field). Relevant experience may substitute where appropriate.

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of law enforcement experience in patrol, investigations, records management, and/or dispatch.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a licensed instructor with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or equivalent, including lesson plan development and instructional delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge

• Law enforcement operations including patrol, investigations, records management, and dispatch.
• Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance standards.
• Public safety application systems and mobile enforcement technologies.
• Business analysis methodologies and structured development environments.
• Adult learning principles and law enforcement training standards.

Skills

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into operational language.
• Proficiency in law enforcement reporting and mobile enforcement systems.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships and complex projects.

Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian, maintenance).


Automatic Disqualification:

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
• Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
• Family Violence conviction

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information
Location:

• 330 Meadowfern Dr, Houston, TX 77067, USA

Work Arrangement:

• Onsite 5 days/week, 40 hours/week

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02


Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
03


Which of the following best describes your verifiable law enforcement experience in patrol, investigations, records management, and/or dispatch?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04


Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in law enforcement in patrol, investigations, records management, and/or dispatch. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience ( Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ) If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
05


Do you have a minimum five (5) years of experience as a licensed instructor with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) or equivalent, including lesson plan development and instructional delivery?

• Yes
• No

Required Question