Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 2

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/Duties Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol Report In Location: Central Install - 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus 43209 (Franklin County) Work Hours: Normal Schedule will be Monday thru Friday Option of: 7:00am to 3:00pm OR 6:00am to 2:00pm On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 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: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans.

We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

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Our benefits package includes: 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 * The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.

Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Completion of two-year technical program in electronics or radio communications & 24 mos.

exp.

in electronics or radio communications position; for positions requiring travel, must possess & maintain valid driver's license per Section 4507.02 (A)(1) of Revised Code.

* Or completion of associate core program in electronic engineering & 24 mos.

exp.

in electronics, telecommunications, or radio communications position; for positions requiring travel, must possess & maintain valid driver's license per Section 4507.02 (A)(1) of Revised Code.

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

Note: To meet the minimum qualifications through completion of a 2 yr.

technical program, applicants must be able to verify that the technical program consisted of a minimum of 21 credit hours upon completion.

Job Skills Technical Skills: Telecommunications Systems, Basic Documentation, Communications, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Trade, Training Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Written Communication