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