Public Safety Hiring For Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 2 at Jackson, MI Full Time

About Us:Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio’s motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

Position Location/Hours:Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol

Work Hours:                     Normal Schedule will be Monday thru Friday;                      7:00 AM to 3:00 PM;                      On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 

Report In Location Could Be Any One of The Following:
  Jackson Headquarters | 10179 Chillicothe Pike, Jackson 45640 (Jackson County)
  Athens – Post 5 | 13600 Della Drive, Athens 45701 (Athens County)
  Portsmouth – Post 73 | 7611 US HWY 23, Lucasville 45648 (Scioto County)

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Provides:

• Casual work uniform for general work assignments.  All uniforms, shoes, and laundry services provided.

• Take home vehicle available for most field assignments.

• All work tools will be provided by the state.  No personal tools are necessary.

• 8-hour workdays with paid lunch period

What You’ll Do:

• Independently install, repair, test &/or perform preventative maintenance on complex electronic & communication equipment in Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) facilities & vehicles, &/or at other state agencies;

• Comply with Federal Communication Commission (FCC), state & other regulations related to communications & other electronic equipment.

• Perform basic level testing of network service connectivity for radio related systems & configuration of mobile data computer terminals to complete repair of peripheral devices;

• Install &/or program routers & other network related equipment for radio related systems, radio template configuration & programming, in-vehicle video systems, & public address systems;

• Travel throughout district to perform regular or emergency work; Assist district &/or posts with maintaining inventory control of electronic equipment;

• Assist in designing & engineering needed electronic systems for OSHP posts &/or vehicles;

• Act as the secondary liaison within the district for the deployment, equipment programming, & set-up &/or tear down of the division’s command vehicles, tactical communication vehicle, & sky watch towers;

• Install radio related software on computers located throughout the state of Ohio;

• Inspect equipment at division locations & report findings in need of attention;

• Instruct & train users of the Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) for all division personnel & if approved by the TCS Commander other police agencies within the district;

• Provide training & technical support on electronic equipment &/or system users for all division facilities & other law enforcement agencies throughout the state;

• Serve as a district liaison for communications & interoperability communication planning between federal, state, and local agencies.

• Assist supervisor with maintaining proper inventory; Requisition supplies & parts as needed;

• Monitor changes in the FCC rules & regulations;

• Make recommendations & proposals regarding the purchase or use of equipment;

• Assume duties of subordinates during absence or emergency;

• Train & develop subordinate technicians in job duties, electronic knowledge, theory & FCC, state & other regulations;

• Perform other related duties as required in order to install, repair, test & perform preventative maintenance on complex electronic & communication equipment.

What’s in it for you:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The  State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

• Completion of two-year technical program in electronics or radio or broadcast engineering

• & 2 yrs. exp. in electronics, radio or broadcast engineering position;

• & hold General Radio Telephone Operator’s License issued by Federal Communications Commission or be certified by one of the following: Society of Broadcast Engineers, National Association of Business & Educational Radio, Inc., International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians, National Association of Radio & Telecommunications Engineers, Inc., or Associated Public Safety Communications Officers, Inc., or any other private industry certificate recognized by Federal Communications Commission.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualification For Employment noted above.

Major Worker Characteristics

Ability to: Understand somewhat abstract field of study (i.e., electronics);  Use algebra or technical mathematics; Understand manuals & verbal instructions, technical in nature; Gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; Cooperate with co-workers on group projects; DEMONSTRATE DEXTERITY TO.

(*) Developed after employment.

Supplemental Information

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONSMay be exposed to high voltages, inclement weather, dust, dirt & fumes; may be exposed to mosquitoes, rodents, wasps & poisonous snakes at remote tower sites; on call 24 hrs., 7 days per week.

• This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.
• This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable.    
• This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11).  This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.  

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants. 
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.