On-Call Public Safety Radio Systems Technician

Hamilton County; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County, Indiana, is seeking a Public Safety Radio System Technician to maintain the county's Public Safety Radio system within the Communications department. This full-time role focuses on overseeing software, hardware, towers, generators, dispatch consoles, and radio equipment across multiple sites.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least five years in Public Safety Communications, with knowledge of 800MHz systems, P25, FCC rules, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Five years of Public Safety Communications experience or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of 800MHz radio infrastructure, consoles, radio equipment.
• Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations.
• Ability to execute projects from start to finish and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assists Radio System Manager with oversight of the Public Safety Radio system including software, hardware, towers, tower facilities, generators, battery backup systems, dispatch consoles, mobile, and handheld radios.
• Maintains radio maintenance facility and equipment, including monitoring operations, scheduling maintenance, and contacting vendors as necessary and ensuring maintenance of required records.
• Monitors stock of inventory of spare radio equipment, coordinates with Radio System Manager to order new or additional equipment to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Maintains security systems of all tower sites including buildings, towers, perimeter, and grounds.
• Maintains communication with various departments using the Public Safety Radio System, such as law enforcement and fire departments and other County departments, including problem resolution, coordinating activities, and occasionally communicating policy/procedural changes as needed.
• Maintains computer database of radio users and their appropriate radio identifiers, including receiving new information and entering data into computer.
• Installs and configures Software used to program various makes and models of subscriber units.
• Assists with support of amateur radio equipment co-located at Hamilton County tower sites and facilities. Maintains high standards for installation of amateur radio equipment including proper grounding, power, and limiting interference.
• Prepares radio usage statistical reports for Communications, Police and Fire departments .
• Assists with establishing yearly goals and objectives for the operation of the radio system
• Assists with yearly budget preparation for components of the radio system .
• Attends Hamilton County Public Safety Radio Users Group meetings.
• Shares 24-hour on-call rotation for emergencies.
• Maintains awareness of new trends and advances in the field, attending workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• Maintains membership in appropriate industry groups, committees , or peer groups.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Public Safety Communications

800MHz radio infrastructure

FCC rules & regulations

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Hamilton County, Indiana, is seeking a Public Safety Radio System Technician to maintain the county's Public Safety Radio system within the Communications department. This full-time role focuses on overseeing software, hardware, towers, generators, dispatch consoles, and radio equipment across multiple sites.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least five years in Public Safety Communications, with knowledge of 800MHz systems, P25, FCC rules, and Microsoft Office.