Electronic Maintenance Specialist

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department seeks a skilled technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair advanced electronic police equipment in a demanding public safety environment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Nevada driver license, with merit-based advancement under the department's bargaining agreement.

Three years of hands-on experience with public safety electronics, tools, and testing equipment are preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintaining advanced electronic equipment, preferably in a public safety or military environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Nevada driver license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair police and emergency equipment.
• Operate and test electronic boards and components.
• Coordinate with dispatch and technology teams to ensure equipment readiness.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair

Public safety equipment

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical/test equipment

Vehicle maintenance tools

Job description

Salary Information:

The salary for this position is negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement. All new employees will be hired at the minimum salary in the range and will be eligible for merit increases until reaching the maximum salary in the range.

Definition

Incumbents troubleshoot, maintain, and repair police and emergency equipment and associated components. Click here to view a complete copy of the class specification, including environmental and physical conditions.

Training, Education and Experience

• Three years of experience troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintaining advanced electronic equipment, preferably in a public safety or military environment.
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, appropriate Nevada driver license.
• Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the date of the first test instrument
• Be at least 18 years old by the date of the first test instrument

Best Candidates Will Have

• Experience with the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of vehicle public safety equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment to the component level
• Experience with the tools and test equipment used to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment
• Experience in the troubleshooting, repair, and programming of Land Mobile Radios
• Experience in the troubleshooting and repair of dispatch consoles and console peripherals used in a public safety dispatch facility
• Knowledge of the Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Conditions of Employment

In addition to the General Conditions of Employment, found here, the following specific conditions of employment and physical conditions apply to this position.

1. Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.
2. Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
3. Vision sufficient to read computer screens, fine prints in documents, and distinguishing fine details on electronic boards as well as color-coded wires.
4. Hearing sufficient to hear conversations and directions in person and over the telephone or radio.
5. Dexterity and mobility sufficient to operate standard office equipment, mechanical and electrical equipment, and tools; and operate motorized vehicles.
6. Agility sufficient to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead.
7. Strength and mobility sufficient to lift, move and carry moderately heavy automotive, mechanical, and electrical parts and equipment with or without aid of equipment.
8. Endurance sufficient to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time to complete assigned tasks; stand and move around while working indoors, outdoors or within confined space; and/or to wear required safety equipment.

Please visit the FAQs available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPD's open competitive selection and employment policies, and other pertinent information. Please visit www.protectthecity.com for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process.

Inquiries

• Aimee Davis, Human Resources Technician, 702-828-4308, [e-mail]
• Jaime Ward, Analyst, 702-828-5673, [e-mail]