Public Safety Communications Electronics Tech II

Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tampa is seeking a skilled technician to install, maintain, repair, and modify two‑way radio systems, laptops, GPS devices, and related public‑safety equipment. Work under general supervision with a high degree of independent decision‑making in a live operational environment.

Responsibilities include RF/IT system testing, documentation, and collaboration with team members to ensure continuity of public safety communications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a high school or equivalent; electronics/radio coursework preferred.
• Three years of electronics experience; circuit/schematic reading and soldering required.
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator license or NABER/APCO certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, service, and repair municipal radio systems, laptops, GPS devices, and related public-safety equipment.
• Perform software installs/configuration, tests, and diagnostics; document processes and costs.
• Operate and test RF/IT hardware; load data into work-management systems; ensure operational readiness.

Skills

RF systems

Public-safety radios

IT systems

Dispatch tech

MS Office

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years electronics coursework preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters (DMMs)

Network analyzers

Soldering

Job description

City of Tampa is seeking a skilled technician to install, maintain, repair, and modify two‑way radio systems, laptops, GPS devices, and related public‑safety equipment. Work under general supervision with a high degree of independent decision‑making in a live operational environment.

Responsibilities include RF/IT system testing, documentation, and collaboration with team members to ensure continuity of public safety communications.