Electronic Technician Senior (FCCW): Central Administration - #01504

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking an Electronic Technician II for the Central Administration, located at Fluvanna Correctional Center. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic security and surveillance systems in a high-security setting.

The candidate will also diagnose complex issues, coordinate with vendors, and ensure safe operation within a correctional facility, with emphasis on low-voltage electronics and public safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of tele-communication equipment and functionality.
• Considerable experience in electronics and CCTV troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair electronic security, access-control, surveillance, alarm, and facility-control systems within a secure correctional environment.
• Perform complex diagnostics and repairs; respond to emergency system failures; maintain technical records.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors; provide technical guidance; read schematics and wiring diagrams.

Skills

Electronics

CCTV troubleshooting

Low-voltage systems

Schematics reading

Tele-communication equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Two-way radio systems

Job description

Title

Electronic Technician Senior (FCCW): Central Administration - #01504

State Role Title

Electronic Technician II

Hiring Range

$54,453 - $84,950

Pay Band

4

Agency

Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location

Fluvanna Correctional Center

Agency Website

www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

Enhances public safety across the Commonwealth of Virginia by supporting successful inmate reentry and ensuring the effective security, custody, control, and rehabilitation of adult inmates and the safety of Department of Corrections staff within a major correctional facility.

The Electronic Security team provides electronic support and technical planning for the correctional centers to ensure the successful accomplishment of the Department of Corrections mission. This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of electronic security, communication, access-control, surveillance, alarm, and facility-control systems within a secure correctional environment. Performs complex diagnostics and repairs, responds to emergency system failures, maintains technical records, coordinates with vendors and contractors, and provides technical guidance. Must possess strong knowledge of electronics and low-voltage systems, the ability to interpret schematics and use electronic test equipment, and the ability to work safely and effectively within a correctional and public safety environment.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of tele-communication equipment and functionality. Considerable experience in electronics and CCTV troubleshooting.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of perimeter security and public address systems. Working knowledge of electronics theory including troubleshooting, calibration, test procedures, and circuit analysis. Knowledge of computers and peripheral equipment, ability to fabricate, modify and perform component level repair on a diversity of electronic instruments, ability to read and understand schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, flow charts, truth tables and service manuals. Knowledge in two-way radio systems. Training, certification, or license in related trades. Additional experience in any of the following: Electrical, Carpentry, HVAC, Vehicle or Equipment Repair, Locksmith, Painting and Plumbing. Prefer correctional experience.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.