Technical Support Specialist

Job TitleBI is one of the leading technology companies in Boulder, Colorado and the largest provider of innovative electronic monitoring solutions in the United States.We excel at proving technological solutions to over 1,000 agencies nationwide and allowing those agencies to fulfill their missions without worrying about the technical complexities.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED required.At least two (2) years' experience in an information technology support/helpdesk role preferred.United States citizenship required.Must live in the U.S. 3 of the last 5 years (military and study abroad accepted).Ability to receive client's approval to work on contract required.Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills oral and written, required.Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.Basic knowledge of hardware and software platforms and the ability to acquire solid knowledge of Company electronic monitoring products quickly.Intermediate level IT and troubleshooting skills.Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.Flexibility in handling special projects and assignments.Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently.Strong ability to diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.Ability to provide technical mentoring to peers.Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize appropriately.Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.Ability to pass all pre-employment testing to include spelling, grammar and typing of at least 35 words per minute.Successful completion of customer background check.Working ConditionsEncountered on a regular basis as part of the work this job performs.Typical office environment.May be requested to provide coverage after regularly scheduled work hours.Use of standard office equipment such as copier, computer, keyboard, telephone, fax and mobile devices.Close vision and the ability to identify and distinguish colors in order to decipher color-codes on software applications.Repetitive use of hands and arms working with computer keyboard, telephone and other mobile devices, such as an iPad.ResponsibilitiesAccepts inbound phone calls from contracted agency personnel. Processes alerts according to contract requirements and provides timely, accurate and effective troubleshooting of elevated hardware and software issues with customer equipment and systems. Acts as a liaison between Monitoring Operations, Monitoring Customer Service, Training, and other departments as required.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesProcesses alerts and responds to customer inquiries made by phone or email including special accounts requiring a high level of serviceAccepts inbound phone calls, troubleshoots, diagnoses and escalates hardware and software issues with customer equipment and software as necessary.Provides advanced troubleshooting and support on customer issues with hardware and software for all monitoring operations departmentsProvides communication to internal departments and management on the status of hardware and software issues being worked.Recommends efficiencies and/or solutions for issues with hardware and software platformsAbility to communicates technical troubleshooting concepts to a non-technical audience and ensure understandingPerforms other duties as assigned.