Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 3 (20062474)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Pay increases over time

Job summary

State of Ohio – Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio State Highway Patrol seeks an Electronic Technician 3 to oversee installation, repair, maintenance and testing of electronic equipment in patrol facilities and vehicles. This role requires testing network connectivity for radio systems and configuring mobile data terminals, with district-wide travel and on-call duties.

The position is full-time, on-site in Columbus, OH, and includes safety-sensitive responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of two-year technical program in electronics, telecommunications, or radio communications.
• 36 months of experience in electronics, or radio communications position; must possess and maintain a valid driver license.
• Or completion of an Associate core program in electronic engineering with 36 months of experience in electronics, telecommunications, or radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform the installation, maintenance and testing of electronic equipment in patrol facilities and vehicles.
• Test network service connectivity for radio systems and configure mobile data terminals and related equipment.
• Travel district-wide to supervise and perform regular or emergency work.
• Maintain inventory of electronic equipment.
• Design and engineer electronic systems for patrol posts or patrol vehicles.

Skills

Telecommunication Systems

Education

Two-year technical program in electronics, telecommunications, or radio communications

Associate core program in electronic engineering

Job description

Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 3 (20062474)

Organization: Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information: Kate Veeley | [e-mail]

Work Location: 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43209, United States

Compensation: $35.25 per hour

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm; On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OSTA

Primary Job Skill: Telecommunication Systems

Position Number: 20062474

Requisition ID: req1742

Who We Are

Ohio State Highway Patrol is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.

What You’ll Do

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol Report In Location: 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43209. Work Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm; On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!

What You’ll Do as a Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 3

• Oversee, direct, supervise & perform the building, modification, installation, repairing, maintenance, & testing of all electronic equipment in highway patrol facilities, vehicles that may contain secured ammunition &/or firearms, & other state agencies.
• Perform basic level testing of network service connectivity for radio related systems & configuration of mobile data computer terminals to complete repair of peripheral devices, set-up/programming of routers & other network related equipment for radio related systems, radio template configuration & programming, in-vehicle video systems, & public address systems.
• Travel throughout district to supervise &/or perform regular or emergency work.
• Responsible for inventory control of electronic equipment.
• Responsible for designing & engineering needed electronic systems for patrol posts or patrol vehicles.

Additional Information

Training and Development Required to Remain in the Classification After Employment

A Federal Communications Commission – General Radio Telephone Operator’s License or Amateur Technician License, must be obtained within three (3) months of the candidate’s hire date, & maintained throughout employment.

Unusual Working Conditions

Exposed to high voltages, inclement weather, dust, dirt, fumes, loud & constant noise; exposed to mosquitoes, rodents, wasps & poisonous snakes at remote tower sites; installations & repairs require working in confined spaces such as under vehicle dashboards & in vehicle trunks; on call 24 hrs; 7 days per week.

This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
• This position is subject to Federal Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibits some one to carry, transport, or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from using or consuming marijuana in any form, including recreational marijuana, Ohio adult use cannabis, medical marijuana, or otherwise. As a result, the presence of marijuana in a drug test, even if used in accordance with Ohio Law, will be a positive drug test result which could result in denial of employment.

Position is identified as safety sensitive & subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS501.24.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS & Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Option 1

• Completion of two-year technical program in electronics, telecommunications, or radio communications
• AND 36 mos. exp. in electronics, or radio communications position for positions requiring travel, must possess & maintain valid driver's license per Section 4507.02 (A)(1) of Revised Code.

Option 2

• -Or completion of associate core program in electronic engineering
• AND 36 mos. exp. in electronics, telecommunications, or radio communications position for positions requiring travel, must possess & maintain valid driver's license per Section 4507.02 (A)(1) of Revised Code.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualification For Employment noted above.

To meet the minimum qualifications through completion of a 2 yr. technical program, applicants must be able to verify that the technical program consisted of a minimum of 21 credit hours upon completion.

Job Skills: Telecommunications Systems

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.