Field Radio Technician – Public Safety Communications

County of Hawai`i; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Vacation time up to 21 days/year

Sick leave up to 21 days/year

13 paid holidays per year

Job summary

County of Hawai`i seeks a skilled radio communications technician for the Hawai`i Police Department's Technical Services Division in Hilo. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing radio equipment across island locations.

Applicants should have technical training in electronics and radio communications and at least three years of related experience, plus a valid Hawaii Class 3 driver's license. The position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Technical training in electronics and radio communications required.
• 3 years of technical experience in installation, maintenance, repair of radio communications equipment.
• Valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) required.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts, tests, services, maintains, and installs radio transmitters, receivers, and other communications equipment in vehicles and permanent locations.
• Takes frequency, power, and modulation measurements to ensure FCC compliance.
• Maintains records of work performed on transmitters per FCC requirements.
• Inspects radio equipment for defects and makes necessary repairs.
• Designs, installs, maintains, and repairs inter-communication and public address systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Technical training in electronics and radio communications

Tools

FCC testing equipment

Electrical measurement tools

Job description

County of Hawai`i seeks a skilled radio communications technician for the Hawai`i Police Department's Technical Services Division in Hilo. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing radio equipment across island locations.

Applicants should have technical training in electronics and radio communications and at least three years of related experience, plus a valid Hawaii Class 3 driver's license. The position is full-time and on-site.