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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Police Systems Software Specialist, University Police - **Company:** The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Databases, Desktop Computing, Firmware, Network Troubleshooting, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, System Software, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Operating System Security, Network Server - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=42d8c554bfd49a04 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Research?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience 5 years of experience dealing with computer systems, servers, databases and applications, including at least 2 years in end-user/desktop support. Preferred Experience Knowledge in police department specific software systems preferred. ## Description Works under minimal direction to provide technical skills and expertise required to develop, modify, and maintain police computer operating system software. Responsible for the support and maintenance of all police department specific technology systems including desktop computers, servers, databases and applications that impact critical department operations, functions and services. Troubleshoots desktop, server, application and network issues. Participates in the roll out of new software/firmware, features, fixes, and upgrades by coordinating with vendors and IR department, issuing announcements, developing training guides and manuals and conducting training as necessary., Responsible for the support and maintenance of all police department specific technology systems including desktop computers, servers, databases and applications that impact critical department operations, functions and services. Troubleshoots desktop, server, application and network issues. Researches capabilities and performance of new software and hardware technologies and prepares evaluations based on department operational needs; Works with server hardware both for physical and virtual hosted environments. Assists in the planning, testing, administering, and implementing enterprise level projects such as system replacement, software migrations, and upgrades. Participates in the roll out of new software/firmware, features, fixes, and upgrades by coordinating with vendors and IR department, issuing announcements, developing training guides and manuals and conducting training as necessary. Collaborates with stakeholders to determine solutions for core and related system requirements and projects while applying proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Works with operating system security components, both with identifying potential vulnerabilities and remediating said vulnerabilities where applicable. Manages and maintains daily system processes as well as documenting processing requirements and system functions. Serves as a liaison between department and vendors. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [tRPC: API schemas are pure overhead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/796-trpc-api-schemas-are-pure-overhead) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)