ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN(Job Id 53296)

New Hampshire Department of Business & Economic Affairs; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections in Concord seeks an Electronic Technician to install, test and repair electronic security systems within our state prison environment, working closely with inmates daily to ensure security and reliability.

Position requires 2.5 years of electronics-related education/experience, a valid driver’s license, and willingness for on-call coverage including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience in electronics or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and access to transportation.
• Must be available for on-call through a rotating schedule and willing to work nights/weekends for emergencies.
• Must pass security and background screenings for correctional environments.

Responsibilities

• Provides security, training and supervision for inmate maintenance workers in electronics trades.
• Detects electronic deficiencies or malfunctions and performs repairs or service.
• Conducts weekly testing on electronic security systems and records results.
• Provides technical support to Electronic Technician II.
• Reads blueprints and schematics and interprets drawings for repairs.
• Adheres to safety regulations as mandated by codes and policy.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Electronic security systems

On-call readiness

Emergency response

Education

Electronics related education/experience

Job description

**ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN(Job Id 53296)**

Location: US:NH:CONCORD

Occupation Category: 49-0000 Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Post Date: 09/01/2026

Close Date: 09/30/2026

Salary: 19.960-26.410

Department of Corrections

Division of Administration/Logistics

281 North State Street

Concord NH 03301

**ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN**

Position # 16917

$19.96/hour - $26.41/hour

This position receives Hazardous Duty Pay, which is paid biweekly at $60 (not included in wage above)

Schedule

07:00 - 15:00 with Saturdays and Sundays off

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Corrections, Division of Administration- Logistics has a full-time vacancy for Electronic Technician located at our NH State Prison for Men.

Summary

Performs installation, testing and repairs on electronic security systems for the Department of Corrections and performs related work as required, working in close and immediate contact with prisoners on a daily basis, having responsibility for security.

• YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Other Information

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in electronics, electronic security systems, electricity, radio, wire communications, electronic equipment, or related field.

License/Certification: Valid drivers license and access to transportation.

Other Requirements

• Must be available for on-call through a rotating schedule for off-hour coverage to respond to emergencies and requests for timely assistance, in accordance with departmental policy.
• Must be willing to work an extended and/or flexible schedule, to include nights and weekends for emergency response to needs at the facilities. May be required to report for work with little notice due to emergencies.
• Must pass security and background screenings required for correctional environments

Trainee Option: Not applicable

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Trade school training in electricity or completion of a 2-year college or technical institute program with a major study in the field of electronics is preferred. A standard apprenticeship under a Master Electrician is preferred.
• AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of the Corrections Academy within 12 months of hire and continuing certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority.

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Disclaimers

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides security, training and supervision for inmate maintenance workers in the electronics trades.
• Detects electronic deficiencies or mechanical malfunctions and takes appropriate action to effect repairs or service and ensures all work is in accordance.
• Conducts weekly testing on a portion of the electronic security system and maintains a record of testing and repairs.
• Provides technical support to the Electronic Technician II in repairing, installing, maintaining and testing of electronic security, communication and control system.
• Demonstrates possession of knowledge required to read blueprints and schematics and interpret drawings for repairs.
• Required to adhere to safety regulations as mandated by Safety Codes and departmental policy.

For further information please contact DOC-Recruitment at [e-mail] or at 603-271-5653.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

• HMO Or POS Medical And Prescription Drug Benefits
• The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• See This Link For Details On State-paid Health Benefits https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
• Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-