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

Denton County, TX; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County, TX is seeking a Vehicle Outfitter Specialist to perform complex installation, maintenance and repair work for Sheriff’s Department vehicles, focusing on emergency equipment and fleet electronics.

Diagnose malfunctions, install radios and video systems, and design light bar patterns while managing parts inventory and work orders in a fast-paced environment. ASE certifications are preferred; US citizenship and CJIS/TCOLE compliance are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED with 3 years of related experience or equivalent.
• ASE Certifications L-1, A-6, and A-8 preferred for this role.
• Must be U.S. Citizen; fingerprint-based background check and CJIS/TCOLE compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain emergency equipment for fleet vehicles and diagnose malfunctions.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair radios, video systems, and computer equipment on sheriff's vehicles.
• Design and oversee new equipment installations and fabricate/modify bracketry as needed.
• Maintain vehicle inventory database and track repairs via the tracking system.
• Communicate with departments/officers to diagnose problems and coordinate with outside repair facilities.

Skills

Radio systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Fabrication

Education

High School diploma or GED

ASE Certified L-1

ASE Certified A-6

ASE Certified A-8

Tools

Motorola Radio

Vehicle electronics

Inventory database

Job 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.

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.

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.

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.