Electronics Technician I

State of North Carolina; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking an Electronics Technician I to install and maintain complex telecommunications equipment that supports statewide law enforcement communications and public safety operations. The role covers base stations, mobile devices, video systems, and related electrical/mechanical gear across patrol vehicles and sites.

Typical duties include configuring wireless transceivers, antennas, speed-measurement systems, and diagnostics, with emphasis on reliability

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electronics plus related experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Four years of progressive experience in repair and maintenance of electronics (or 1 year with an Associate’s).
• FCC rules and regulations related to radio equipment knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test fixed, mobile, and portable wireless transceivers and antennas.
• Install/maintain mobile data computers, modems, GPS receivers, and related equipment.
• Maintain speed-measurement equipment (radar, trackers) for traffic enforcement.
• Support remote base-station sites per FCC/FAA requirements.
• Install/maintain emergency lighting, video systems, and related infrastructure in enforcement vehicles.

Skills

Telecommunications installation

Troubleshooting electronic equipment

Network coordination

FCC rules & regulations

Technical testing equipment

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronics

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic software

Electronic testing equipment

Mobile data computers

GPS receivers

Job description

Agency

NC State Highway Patrol

Division

NC State Highway Patrol

Job Classification Title

Electronics Technician I (S)

Position Number

60084760

Grade

NC09

About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol’s primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state’s traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina’s motoring public.

Description of Work

Connect the technology that keeps public safety moving—one installation at a time.

The NC State Highway Patrol is seeking a skilled and motivated team member to join our Troop A Radio Shop as an Electronics Technician I. This position performs technical work installing and adapting complex telecommunications equipment and networks that support statewide law enforcement communications and public safety operations.

The position installs and removes base stations, mobile and portable voice and data equipment, mobile data computers, digital service units, speed-measuring instruments, video-surveillance systems, emergency lighting and warning systems, antennas, and related electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $41,206.00 - $52,530.00

Salary Grade: NC09

This position is located at:

4003 West Main St Ext

Williamston, NC 27892

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Management Prefers (Optional): These skills are not required but may be used to identify applicants who are most qualified for the position.

• Experience installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing telecommunications systems and related equipment, such as base stations, switching equipment, modems, mobile data computers, multi-frequency transceivers, network controllers, trunked voice systems, antennas, and associated equipment.
• Experience applying digital logic and troubleshooting telecommunications or electronic equipment at the component level, including transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and diodes.
• Experience using electronic and digital testing equipment, diagnostic software, and other tools to analyze problems, identify equipment failures, and complete repairs.
• Proficiency using computers, mobile data computers, local-area networks, network applications, and multiple software applications in a technical work environment.
• Experience interpreting technical reference manuals and applying Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations related to the installation, maintenance, and operation of radio transmitting and receiving equipment.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Installing, removing, configuring, and testing fixed, mobile, and portable wireless transceivers, repeaters, antennas, and associated voice and data networks across multiple radio-frequency bands.
• Installing and integrating mobile data computers, modems, GPS receivers, antennas, power sources, and related communications equipment in NCSHP vehicles.
• Installing and maintaining speed-measurement equipment, including radar and VASCAR/Tracker systems used for traffic enforcement.
• Installing or assisting with the installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, antennas, emergency generators, lightning protection, and related infrastructure at remote base-station sites in compliance with FCC and FAA requirements.
• Installing, adapting, securing, and integrating mobile video systems, emergency lighting and warning systems, sirens, equipment consoles, chargers, wiring, and other electronic equipment in enforcement vehicles.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Note:Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

Criminal Background Investigation

Drug Screening Test

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate’s degree in Electronics from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

one year of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of specialized electronic devices, preferably including some responsibility for circuit modification;

OR

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

AND

four years of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of specialized electronic devices, preferably including some responsibility for circuit modification;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

https://www.ncshp.gov/

The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to protect our State with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement, strategic preparedness, and community engagement.

The primary purpose of the State Highway Patrol’s Operations and Trades section is to manage and maintain a statewide communications system that provides voice and analog/digital communication for members of the North

Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP), the Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN), and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies .

The primary purpose of the Troop A Radio Shop is to install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the telecommunications systems and electronic equipment supporting North Carolina State Highway Patrol operations within the assigned geographic area. The Radio Shop helps ensure the reliable operation of fixed, mobile, and portable radio systems, mobile data computers, antennas, speed-measurement instruments, video systems, and emergency lighting and warning equipment used by NCSHP personnel.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establishes paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implements fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NCSHP that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) before or on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.