Job Description

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Stark County Highway Patrol Radio Shops Compensation : $29.12 per hour Technical Skills : Basic Documentation, Telecommunication Systems, Training, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Trade Professional Skills : Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Written Communication Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 2 ( 2400038Y )

Description

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

Work Hours:

Normal Schedule will be Monday thru Friday
7:00am to 3:00pm
On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Report in Location Could Be Any One Of The Following:

Massillon Radio Shop | 12623 Lincoln Way West, Massillon 44647 (Stark County) Cleveland - Post 18 | 5225 West 140th St, Brookpark 44142 (Cuyahoga County) Medina - Post 52 | 3149 Frantz Rd, Medina 44256 (Medina County) Canton - Post 76 | 4710 Shuffel Dr NW, North Canton 44720 (Stark County) Wooster - Post 85 | 1786 Dover Rd, Wooster 44691 (Wayne 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.

Qualifications

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
ADA Statement 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.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Major Worker Characteristics
Knowledge of: Safety Practices (OSHA);

Office Practices & Procedures (Office of Strategic Services);

Agency Policies & Procedures (ODPS; OSHP); Government Structure & Process (Federal Communications Commission rules & regulations governing communications equipment installation &/or repair, electronic & technical mathematics).
Skill in: Word Processing (Microsoft Office Applications);

Skilled Trade (e.g., electronics, installation, operation & repair of communications equipment. Installation & maintenance of telephone equipment

test equipment, & hand and power tools);

Equipment Operations (e.g., hand tools, communications equipment

, telephone equipment

, blood alcohol computers

, video, radar & vascar, security, light & PA systems etc.).
Ability to:
()Developed after employment.
Supplemental Information
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
A Federal Communications Commission – General Radio Telephone Operator’s License or Amateur Technician License, must be obtained within three (3) months of the candidate’s hire date, & maintained throughout employment.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposed to high voltages, inclement weather, dust, dirt, fumes, loud & constant noise; exposed to mosquitoes, rodents, wasps & poisonous snakes at remote tower sites; installations & repairs require working in confined spaces such as under vehicle dashboards & in vehicle trunks; 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.
Background Check Information
* A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph e