Senior Wireless Communications Technician - Public Safety

Washington State Health Care Authority; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Patrol seeks a highly experienced Wireless Communications Systems Technician 4 to maintain, install, and support critical radio and network equipment across the state.

This senior role covers digital/analog microwave systems, LMR base stations, dispatch consoles, and related infrastructure; requires extensive field experience and strong networking skills. A 24/7 on-call rotation and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Two years of formal education or training in electronics.
• Five years of paid experience maintaining and repairing two-way radio systems, digital microwave carrier systems, or wireless and wired data networks.
• Experience and understanding of computer networks, wiring standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, repair and enhance the State-wide radio infrastructure (LMR base stations, microwave backhaul, ancillary equipment).
• Provide advanced maintenance, installation, and support for wireless systems including IP-based networks and dispatch consoles.
• Support VHF/800 MHz trunking, voice/data transmission, and interoperability gateways.
• Inspect mountaintop radio sites, antennas, cabling, power systems, and site infrastructure.
• Maintain comprehensive records including site drawings, network configurations, and asset management updates.
• Travel statewide and participate in a standby rotation (24x7).

Skills

Two-way radio systems

Digital Microwave carrier systems

Wireless data networks

Wired data networks

Computer networks

Education

Two years of electronics education

Job description

Washington State Patrol seeks a highly experienced Wireless Communications Systems Technician 4 to maintain, install, and support critical radio and network equipment across the state.

This senior role covers digital/analog microwave systems, LMR base stations, dispatch consoles, and related infrastructure; requires extensive field experience and strong networking skills. A 24/7 on-call rotation and travel are expected.