Help Desk Services Analyst

City Of Greensboro

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • $54,102–$71,187 Per Year

Highlights

The Help Desk Services Analyst role delivers frontline technology assistance to more than 1,100 users, ensuring employees have reliable access to the systems and equipment needed to protect and serve the community. Why You'll Love Working With Us: When you join our Public Safety IT team, you become part of a mission-driven organization where technology plays a vital role in protecting lives and supporting community services.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGreensboro, NC
Salary$54,102–$71,187 Per Year

Description

Help Desk Services Analyst

Salary

$54,102.00 - $96,814.00 Annually

Location

(Guilford Metro 911) 1903 Midway St Greensboro, NC

Job Type

Active Full-Time

Job Number

05490

Department

Guilford Metro 9-1-1

Division

Support Services

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Launch Your IT Career Supporting Technology That Protects Our Community

Help Desk Services Analyst | Keep Public Safety Connected Through Technology

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $54,102 - $71,187 Full Salary Range: $54,102 - $96,614 Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

This position operates in a 24/7 public safety environment and requires participation in a rotating on-call schedule to provide technical support outside normal business hours as needed.

Be the Technology Lifeline Behind Public Safety Operations

Provide critical technical support that keeps first responders, emergency personnel, and public safety teams connected. As a Help Desk Services Analyst professional, you will troubleshoot technology challenges, support mission-critical systems, and ensure users have the tools needed to serve the community.

Benefits Statement:

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Retirement benefits and pension opportunities
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
  • Employee wellness programs and discounts

Are you passionate about technology, problem-solving, and helping others succeed? Join a team that provides essential technical support to public safety operations. The Help Desk Services Analyst role delivers frontline technology assistance to more than 1,100 users, ensuring employees have reliable access to the systems and equipment needed to protect and serve the community.

This position provides hands-on support for workstations, laptops, cellular devices, peripherals, and specialized public safety technology platforms. Must have the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues independently; have strong communication and customer service skills. Must demonstrate the ability to quickly learn and adapt to specialized software platforms and have the physical capability to lift and maneuver equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. If you enjoy troubleshooting, learning new technology, and making a direct impact through exceptional customer service, this opportunity is for you.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

When you join our Public Safety IT team, you become part of a mission-driven organization where technology plays a vital role in protecting lives and supporting community services.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Support technology systems used by public safety professionals
  • Solve unique technical challenges in a fast-paced environment
  • Work with a collaborative team of technology professionals
  • Expand your technical skills through hands-on experience
  • Build a rewarding career supporting essential public services
  • Grow professionally through training and advancement opportunities

About the Role:

The Help Desk Services Analyst position provides technical support to users supported by Public Safety IT. This role serves as a primary point of contact for technology-related issues through the Help Desk application, walk-in support, telephone, and email.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide Help Desk support for more than 1,100 users
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity issues
  • Install, configure, maintain, and deploy computers, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals
  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical problems involving hardware and software
  • Support Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
  • Assist users with technology-related questions and provide exceptional customer service
  • Maintain accurate documentation of support requests and resolutions
  • Learn and support specialized public safety software platforms
  • Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call support schedule
  • Collaborate with team members to improve service delivery and technology support processes

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate is a dependable technology professional who enjoys helping others and thrives in a fast-paced environment. They demonstrate:

  • Strong work ethic and reliability
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing technology
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • A customer-focused approach to technical support
  • Ability to communicate professionally with employees at all levels
  • Team-oriented mindset and willingness to collaborate
  • Curiosity and motivation to continuously learn

Potential Career Path:

The Help Desk Services Analyst role provides a strong foundation for advancement within Public Safety Technology. Career growth opportunities may include:

Senior Help Desk Analyst? IT Support Specialist? Systems Administrator? Application Support Analyst? IT Supervisor? Technology Manager

Employees are encouraged to pursue professional certifications, expand technical knowledge, and develop skills for future advancement opportunities.

This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate's Degree with 1-3 years of technical support experience working in a Help Desk environment
  • Experience troubleshooting computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices
  • Experience with Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CompTIA A+ Certification(highly preferred)
  • Two or more years of Help Desk or technical support experience
  • Experience installing, configuring, and deploying computer equipment
  • Experience supporting enterprise technology environments
  • Experience working in a structured, mission-focused, or public safety environment
  • Experience with troubleshooting mobile devices, printers, and network-connected equipment

Ready to Lead?

Join a team where your technical expertise directly supports the technology infrastructure behind public safety operations. Apply today and become part of a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, service, and protecting the community.

01

What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED. All Education/Degrees must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application.

  • Not Applicable
  • Some High School Education
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Some College
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate
  • Juris Doctorate

02

How many years of technical support experience working in a Help Desk environment do you possess? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year experience
  • 1 year experience; but less than 3 years experience
  • 3 years experience; but less than 5 years experience
  • 5 years experience; but less than 7 years experience
  • 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
  • 10 or more years experience

03

"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your technical support experience working in a Help Desk environment. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

04

Do you have experience troubleshooting computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.

  • Yes
  • No

05

"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience troubleshooting computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

06

Do you have experience with Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc?

  • Yes
  • No

07

Do you have the CompTIA A+ Certification? Certifications must be indicated on the application for verification purposes.

  • Yes
  • No

08

Do you have two or more years of Help Desk or technical support experience? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.

  • Yes
  • No

09

Do you have experience installing, configuring, and deploying computer equipment? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.

  • Yes
  • No

10

"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience installing, configuring, and deploying computer equipment. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

11

Do you have experience supporting enterprise technology environments? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.

  • Yes
  • No

12

"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience supporting enterprise technology environments. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

13

Do you have experience working in a structured, mission-focused, or public safety environment? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.

  • Yes
  • No

14

"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience working in a structured, mission-focused, or public safety environment. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

15

Do you have experience with troubleshooting mobile devices, printers, and network-connected equipment? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.

  • Yes
  • No

16

"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience with troubleshooting mobile devices, printers, and network-connected equipment. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

17

I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

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Employer City of Greensboro

Address 300 West Washington Street

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401

Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov

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