Law Enforcement Vehicle Outfitter/Technical Service Technician - Sheriff's Office

Denton County, Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County Sheriff''s Office seeks a Vehicle Outfitter Specialist to install, maintain, and repair electronic systems on fleet vehicles. You will diagnose malfunctions, assist in planning acquisitions, and support enhancements to equipment and software used across the department.

Responsibilities include designing installations, wiring, light bar patterns, and coordinating with outside repair facilities. A background in automotive electronics and a valid citizenship status are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 3+ years related experience.
• Experience with vehicle electronics and emergency equipment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• ASE L-1, A-6 and A-8 preferred for this position.
• Fingerprint-based background check and CJIS/TCOLE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic systems on sheriff's vehicles (radios, video, computers, lighting).
• Design and oversee new equipment installation on fleet vehicles.
• Create light bar patterns and lighting schemes for officer safety.
• Decommission surplus vehicles by removing equipment and transferring gear to auction site.
• Maintain parts inventory and track repairs; manage work orders and logs.

Skills

ASE L-1

ASE A-6

ASE A-8

U.S. Citizenship

Driver's license

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Motorola Radios

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Description

The Vehicle Outfitter Specialist performs complex installation, maintenance, and repair work for the Sheriff's Department vehicles. Work involves the maintenance and repair of a variety of electronic systems and equipment. The employee is responsible for assisting in planning and research for acquisition and/or development of improved technical systems. This responsibility begins with maintaining the emergency equipment for all fleet vehicles, diagnosing equipment malfunctions, and acts as a primary resource for problem management and resolution.

Examples of Duties

• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots problems and performs mechanical repairs, as necessary, on various electronic systems and equipment, including, but not limited to, radios, video systems, computer equipment, electrical lighting systems on sheriff's vehicles including boats, and ATV’s; also install computer equipment on other department vehicles and radios on State vehicles.
• Design and oversee new equipment installation on fleet vehicles.
• Create and design light bar patterns and light flash patterns for enhanced officer safety.
• Decommission vehicles going to surplus by removing all emergency equipment and badges; transferring all used surplus gear to auction site.
• Processes warranty claims of defective products with Return Merchandise Authorizations.
• Transports vehicles being sent to outside repair facilities.
• Orders and receives parts and supplies for installations and repairs; maintains and updates vehicle inventory database.
• Tracks all repairs and inventory on computerized tracking system; receives and maintains all work order functions and activity logs.
• Communicates with departments and officers to diagnose problems existing with emergency equipment and vehicle.
• Fabricates and modifies new and existing bracketry.
• Assists in performing research and planning to facilitate enhancement, adaption, and/or acquisition of equipment, systems, software, etc.
• Performs administrative duties and compiles data for special projects or reports, as assigned, ensuring completion by specified deadlines and in accordance with outlined goals and objectives.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Performs other related duties as required.
• High School graduation or GED and a minimum three years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• ASE Certified L-1 (Advanced Engine Performance) Motorola Radio Basic Operator, ASE Certified A-6 (Automotive Electrical), and ASE Certified A-8 (Automotive Engine) preferred for this position.
• Must be U.S. Citizen.

Applicants for this position must complete a fingerprint-based criminal history and background investigation and must meet all applicable CJIS and TCOLE requirements.

Requirements

The following criminal history may result in disqualification from employment, appointment, or licensure, subject to any applicable waiver or review process authorized by law, CJIS requirements, or TCOLE rules:

• A felony conviction or qualifying felony deferred adjudication/community supervision;
• A Class A misdemeanor conviction or qualifying deferred adjudication/community supervision;
• A Class B misdemeanor conviction or qualifying deferred adjudication/community supervision within the previous ten (10) years;
• A conviction or qualifying community supervision/deferred adjudication for an offense involving family violence;
• Family Violence convictions or deferred adjudication;
• A current criminal charge for an offense that would constitute a bar to TCOLE licensure; and
• Other circumstances that result in the applicant being ineligible for required TCOLE licensure or CJIS access.

Criminal history will be reviewed in accordance with applicable federal and state law, TCOLE requirements, CJIS requirements, and County policy.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Family Medical Leave

Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.

The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf