Public Safety Electronics & RF Technician

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking an Electronics and RF Communications Tech for the Finance and General Services Center at the Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia.

The role involves evaluating, repairing, and optimizing a wide range of communications equipment including mobile/portable radios, vehicular repeaters, lighting, and sirens, with responsibilities extending to design and documentation of equipment modifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of digital and analog electronics.
• Knowledge of RF operational theory (VHF/UHF/700MHz/800MHz).
• Proficiency with computers and peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, maintain, repair, and optimize mobile/portable radios and related equipment.
• Design, fabricate, and document modifications or subassemblies for new installations.
• Support maintenance of public safety electronic equipment for multiple state agencies.

Skills

Digital electronics

Analog electronics

RF theory

Computers

Radio programming software

Hand tools

Soldering

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Public safety radios

Job description

Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking an Electronics and RF Communications Tech for the Finance and General Services Center at the Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia.

The role involves evaluating, repairing, and optimizing a wide range of communications equipment including mobile/portable radios, vehicular repeaters, lighting, and sirens, with responsibilities extending to design and documentation of equipment modifications.