Telecom Operations Lead – Public Safety Radios

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation pay

10 paid holidays per year

Deferred compensation plan

Top-ranked retirement plans

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee Assistance, Peer and Family

Bus Cards

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Public Safety seeks a Telecommunications Supervisor to oversee shop and field Telecommunications Technicians and Coordinators, ensuring reliable radio systems and equipment operations across assigned regions.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, electronics training, and certifications such as FCC General Class, CET Journeyman (Communications endorsement), or PCIA/APCO. A valid Arizona driver license is also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal electronics technology program is required.
• Technical certifications (FCC General Class, CET Journeyman with Communications endorsement, PCIA/APCO) are required.
• Valid Arizona driver license on starting date is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work of shop and field Telecommunications Technicians and Coordinators.
• Oversee construction, installation, maintenance and operation of telecommunications systems in a geographic area.

Skills

Supervision

Radio systems knowledge

Electrical theory

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electronics technology program

FCC General Class License

CET Journeyman Certificate w/ Communications endorsement

PCIA or APCO Technician Certificate

Valid Arizona driver license

Tools

Two-way radio equipment maintenance

Job description

The Arizona Department of Public Safety seeks a Telecommunications Supervisor to oversee shop and field Telecommunications Technicians and Coordinators, ensuring reliable radio systems and equipment operations across assigned regions.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, electronics training, and certifications such as FCC General Class, CET Journeyman (Communications endorsement), or PCIA/APCO. A valid Arizona driver license is also required.