Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 1

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.

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*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

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