Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 1

Schedule: Full-time

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location - 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus 43209

Work Hours: Choice of 6:00am – 2:00pm OR 7:00am – 3:00pm

Central Install Has 2 Openings for Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 1

Under the direction & guidance of higher-level Highway Patrol Electronic Technician, clean, install, repair, & maintain basic electronic & communication equipment:

Install all RF mobile & portable electronic equipment (i.e., radios, portables, Vehicle Repeater System (VRS)), various electronic equipment (i.e., emergency light bar, deck lights, corner lights, in-car video system), various wiring harnesses (i.e., control cables, antenna co-ax, Division approved wire harnesses, etc.), various storage boxes, trays, consoles &/or cages into Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) staff vehicles, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) vehicles, &/or vehicles for other state agencies, which may contain secured ammunition &/or firearms;

Perform final inspection of all items listed above & on all electronic equipment installed in vehicles for accuracy & completeness;

Test, repair, &/or refurbish electronic equipment & various wiring harnesses (i.e., control cables, wire harnesses consoles, trays, storage boxes, lights, sirens & other electronic equipment used on &/or in patrol cars; etc.); Repair electronic testing equipment used for monitoring & adjusting;

Monitor & correct any frequency modulations & power output according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules & regulations;

Log repairs performed & adjustments to equipment per FCC guidelines;

Assist in preparing required reports;

Perform other related duties as assigned.

18 mos. exp. in installation, repair & workings of mobile communication equipment or vehicular electronics; for positions requiring travel, must possess & maintain valid driver’s license per Section 4507.02 (A)(1) of Revised Code.

-Or completion of 2 yr. technical program in electronics or radio communications; 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; 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 Qualifications 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: Telecommunication Systems