Electronic Systems Specialist

State of Minnesota; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Corrections, Minnesota Correctional Facility – Faribault, is seeking an Electronic Systems Specialist to maintain and upgrade automated building, security, and communication systems with emphasis on system networking and proprietary software.

Responsibilities include installing devices, cables, data distribution, recommending upgrades, and designing specialized electronics assemblies while adhering to NEC and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Power Limited Technician license or ability to obtain within probationary period.
• Three (3) years of work experience installing, calibrating, configuring, maintaining and repairing electronics equipment, two of which in last ten years.
• Completion of a one year vocational/technical program may substitute for six months of work experience.
• Completion of a two year program may substitute for one year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic equipment/systems.
• Install devices, conduit/raceway, cables/wires, assemblies/equipment per NEC and industry standards.
• Install data distribution cabling to computer terminal locations and terminate properly.
• Recommend equipment/system upgrades, modifications, replacements, or interfaces.
• Design and construct specialized electronic assemblies.

Skills

Power Limited Technician license

Electronics installation

Network administration basics

Troubleshooting electronics

System upgrades design

Education

Two-year electronics technology program

One-year vocational/technical program substitution

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Industrial wiring practices

Job description

Working Title: Electronic Systems Specialist

Job Class: Electronic Systems Specialist

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 97819
• Location : Faribault
• Telework Eligible : No
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 10/17/2026
• Closing Date : 10/30/2026
• Hiring Agency: Department of Corrections
• Division/Unit : Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) Faribault
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Hours of Work: 7:45am - 3:45pm
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $27.72 - $38.81 / hourly; $57,879 - $81,035 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The purpose of this position is to act as an Electronic Specialist for automated building, security, and communication systems at the Minnesota Correctional Facility - Faribault, with a strong emphasis on system networking and proprietary software. This position is responsible to maintain security over tools, equipment and information so the facility safety and security is not compromised.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain electronic equipment/systems.
• Install devices, conduit/raceway, cables/wires, assemblies/equipment, connectors, etc. according to local city, state NEC regulations and industry standards.
• Install data distribution cabling to computer terminal locations and terminate properly.
• Recommends equipment and/or system upgrades, modifications, replacement, or interfaces.
• Design and construct specialized electronic assemblies.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To ensure accurate evaluation, your resume must clearly describe your experience in the required areas. For each job, include whether it was full-time, part-time, or intermittent/on-call; how many hours per week you worked; and the month and year you started and ended

LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE:

• Power Limited Technician license OR ability to obtain this licensure within the probationary period.

NOTE: If the successful candidate does not currently have a Power Limited Technician license, they will be required to register as an unlicensed individual prior to hire and will perform work in accordance with M.S. 326B.33.

• Three (3) years of work experience in installing, calibrating, configuring, maintaining and repairing electronics equipment. Two of the three years of work experience must have been obtained within the last ten years.

NOTE: Completion of a one year vocational/technical program in electronics technology or a related field may be substituted for six months of work experience. Completion of a two year vocational/technical program (e.g. Associate in Applied Science degree) in electronics technology or a related field may be substituted for one year of work experience.

Applicants meeting the above qualifications will be further evaluated on the following:

• Knowledge of standard practices, materials, test equipment, and tools used to construct, install, calibrate, configure, troubleshoot, repair and maintain complex electronics equipment sufficient to assure safe, efficient and reliable equipment operation.
• Basic knowledge of computer network administration sufficient to install and configure computer hardware and software; troubleshoot hardware, software and network problems; and assign user passwords and appropriate levels of access.
• Skills in using a personal computer and software tools to troubleshoot electronics equipment and computer network problems for building, security and communication systems.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot, identify and correct problems with computer software and hardware and electronics equipment through computer diagnosis and/or with electronics test equipment and by implementing software and hardware modifications and electronics repairs.
• Ability to perform routine programming using computer software that controls electronic security devices.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions sufficient to independently carry out required installation, maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed technical information and effectively communicate technical information to non-technical staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronics experience in a correctional or secured environment, including experience with security systems, doors, video cameras and video recorders.
• Licensure in Minnesota as a Class A Journeyworker Electrician.

Physical Requirements

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components may consist of a tuberculosis screening, commercial drivers license (CDL) drug test, and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist may also be required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Tiffany Werner at [e-mail]

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.