Public Safety Radio Programmer & Systems Analyst

Maricopa County, AZ; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid schedule

Growth opportunities

Healthcare for you and dependents

Child care benefits

Paid vacation and parental leave

Wellness program

ASRS retirement plan (employer match)

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Public Safety RF Programmer Analyst to configure, program, and support radios across multiple departments, including the Sheriff’s Office. You will work with RF engineers and technicians, deploy firmware updates, train users, and maintain comprehensive programming records to ensure reliable, mission-critical communications in the field.

The role involves hands-on work with Motorola CPS, extensive documentation, and occasional field deployments.

Qualifications

• One year of experience configuring radio templates and programming support for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Communications Technology, Information Systems, or related field; combination of education/experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Program and update portable, mobile, and base radios using vendor-specific software (e.g., Motorola CPS, Radio Management).
• Deploy firmware updates.
• Provide end-user support for radio issues and coordinate repairs.
• Develop and maintain code plugs and programming templates for various user roles and departments.
• Maintain detailed programming records, inventory databases, and change logs.
• Deprogram radios and prepare them for disposal.
• Train personnel on radio usage, features, and protocols.
• Generate reports on radio firmware and programming versions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Two-way radio programming

RF fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Inventory management

P25 standards

Encryption concepts

Simulcast technologies

Code plugs templates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Communications/Info Systems

Tools

Motorola CPS

Radio Management

Job description

Maricopa County is seeking a Public Safety RF Programmer Analyst to configure, program, and support radios across multiple departments, including the Sheriff’s Office. You will work with RF engineers and technicians, deploy firmware updates, train users, and maintain comprehensive programming records to ensure reliable, mission-critical communications in the field.

The role involves hands-on work with Motorola CPS, extensive documentation, and occasional field deployments.