Telecommunications Supervisor

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

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to provide public safety to the state of Arizona.
Visit our website at www.azdps.gov

Telecommunications Supervisor

Salary: $82,277.73 - $108,766.74

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Telecommunications Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the work of shop and field Telecommunications Technicians and Telecommunications Coordinators providing telecommunications systems and equipment construction, installation, maintenance, and operations in a functional or geographic area which may include several radio shops. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification. This recruitment will be used to establish an 18‑month eligibility list to fill the current and future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of a formal electronics technology program of instruction from a recognized public or private school or Armed Forces Service school.
3. Technical certification (e.g., FCC General Class License, PCIA or APCO Technician Certificate, CET Journeyman Certificate with a Communications endorsement, or equivalent).
4. Valid Arizona driver license on effective starting date.

Requires two (2) years of experience as a Telecommunications Coordinator with the Arizona Department of Public Safety; OR four (4) years of experience as a Telecommunications Technician with the Arizona Department of Public Safety; OR four (4) years of work experience in electronics technology leading or supervising the repair, down to a module or subassembly, on two‑way or multi‑channel radio equipment (FCC Part 90, Part 101, or military equivalent).

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work outside in extreme heat and cold, as well as rain and snow.

Lifting and carrying up to 50 pound.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug‑free work environment through pre‑employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit‑eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.

• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top‑ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long‑term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave‑Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long‑Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27‑week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life‑long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax‑deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.