Senior Wireless Communications Technician – Public Safety

State of Washington; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Telework options

Job summary

Washington State Patrol seeks a seasoned Wireless Communications Systems Technician 4 to maintain and support State-wide radio and data networks. You will handle installation, monitoring, and complex troubleshooting for radio base stations, dispatch consoles, and related equipment.

The role requires advanced technical expertise, travel statewide, and a commitment to public safety operations. Hybrid work may be available after training, with strong emphasis on reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of electronics education or training.
• Five years paid experience maintaining and repairing radio, microwave, and data networks.
• Experience with computer-based applications and networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor wireless communications infrastructure across the state.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex radio and network issues.
• Support maintenance of digital and analog telecom equipment, base stations, and dispatch consoles.
• Develop records, site drawings, and network configurations; manage asset data.

Skills

Two-way radio systems

Digital Microwave systems

Wireless and wired data networks

Education

High School diploma or GED

Electronics training

Driver's license (Washington)

Job description

Washington State Patrol seeks a seasoned Wireless Communications Systems Technician 4 to maintain and support State-wide radio and data networks. You will handle installation, monitoring, and complex troubleshooting for radio base stations, dispatch consoles, and related equipment.

The role requires advanced technical expertise, travel statewide, and a commitment to public safety operations. Hybrid work may be available after training, with strong emphasis on reliability and teamwork.