Correctional Facility Electronic Systems Technician

Transmission & Distribution World; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IPERS (pension)

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Iowa Department of Corrections seeks an Electronic Engineer Technician to support North Central Correctional Facility in Rockwell City, IA. You will maintain electronic security, building controls, and life-safety systems to keep staff and inmates safe while ensuring operations run smoothly.

The role involves troubleshooting complex equipment, mentoring incarcerated individuals, and documenting system configurations and procedures for ongoing reliability.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time work experience in technical electronic engineering work or related education/experience combinations.
• Experience maintaining or repairing electronic, electrical, or security systems.
• Ability to read technical diagrams, wiring schematics, and equipment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of electronic and microprocessor-based equipment.
• Maintain and service security cameras, fire alarm systems, perimeter alarms, door locking systems, PA and intercom systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and equipment using diagnostic tools to locate faults.
• Monitor building automation and HVAC systems using Siemens Insight software.
• Provide supervision and training to incarcerated individuals assisting with facility maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electronic systems

Security systems

Wiring diagrams

Diagnostic tools

Mentoring inmates

Education

Associate's degree in electronic engineering

Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering

Tools

Digital voltmeter

Oscilloscope

Frequency counter

Job description

Iowa Department of Corrections seeks an Electronic Engineer Technician to support North Central Correctional Facility in Rockwell City, IA. You will maintain electronic security, building controls, and life-safety systems to keep staff and inmates safe while ensuring operations run smoothly.

The role involves troubleshooting complex equipment, mentoring incarcerated individuals, and documenting system configurations and procedures for ongoing reliability.