Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 2

About Us:
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
Report In Location:
Radio Shop - 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus 43209 (Franklin County)
Work Hours:
Normal Schedule will be Monday thru Friday
7:00am to 3:00pm
On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Provides:
Normal Schedule will be Monday thru Friday
7:00am to 3:00pm
On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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.

What’s in it for you:
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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.