This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP for priority consideration!

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

2% effective February 24, 2024

3% effective February 22, 2025

3% effective February 21, 2026

TheInnovation and Technology Departmentis recruiting for journey-level and supervisory Radio and Electronic Repair Technicians to install, maintain, and repair radio and emergency vehicle equipment.

Examples of equipment maintained include

• Fixed base and mobile two way radios
• Cellular modems and handheld radios
• Ancillary equipment including encoders, decoders, pagers, power supplies, electronic sirens, and lightbars
• Official title is Communication Technician I. For more detailed information, refer to the Communications Technician I job description.

Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and / or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

ABOUT THE TEAM

San Bernardino County's Public Safety Communications Division operates a modern, P25 trunked radio system and microwave transport network serving Law Enforcement, Fire / EMS, and General Government Service Providers in the largest county in the United States.

The County administers these networks as a self-supporting end user, offering staff members the ability to fully engage in numerous aspects of ongoing system operation, maintenance, and upgrade activities.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process : Incumbent must successfully complete a background investigation (fingerprinting and work history / education check) in addition to a job-related physical exam, including a drug test.

Working Conditions : Employees are subject to on-call duties, 24-hour call-back, and may be asked to work during unusual hours, inclement weather and other adverse circumstances.

Duties may include working in confined spaces and climbing ladders to install, inspect and maintain equipment. Employees must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Transportation : Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Sponsorship : Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Experience : A minimum of one (1) year of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Motorola XTS, XTL, and APX series land mobile radios, as well as emergency vehicle systems.

AND-

Education : Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of accredited college or post-high school technical coursework in electronics or communication technology ORone hundred fifty (150) hours of classroom instruction in the same areas.

A list of coursework must be submitted with the application.

Substitution : One (1) additional year of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.

Desired Qualifications

Desired candidates will possess one or more of the following certifications

• Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
• Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
• General Communications Technician - Level 1 (GCT1)
• General Communications Technician - Level 2 (GCT2)
• Mobile Communications and Electronics Installer (MCEI)

Last updated : 2024-05-29