Radio Technician

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Job#: 3020369

Job Description:

Seeking an Electronics Technician to provide hands-on electronics equipment support for the Department of Justice (DOJ) United States Marshals Service (USMS) Tactical Operations Division (TOD), Office Of Strategic Technology Tactical Communication Program. If hired, you will receive a competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience, successful performance, and corporate contributions including salary, health benefits, 401k, and performance bonus.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to USMS Deputies and Court Security Officers and applies versatility and industry leading technology related to tactical and secure communications.
• Provides technical advice to integrate technological applications to enhance USMS operational requirements.
• Planning, organizing, and conducting studies and forecasts to establish technology for operational support of the law enforcement mission.
• Coordinating with his/her manager and the USMS COR on projected systems, current and planned capabilities, compatibility, costs and benefits, joint agency efforts, and other critical areas.
• Assisting in the implementation of nationwide long-term projects in coordination with the Chief Inspector OST.
• Evaluating proposed technical solutions for law enforcement communications and make recommendations to USMS management.
• Identifying radio communications requirements, analyzing technical solutions, conducting physical surveys, implementing and validating the final solution used to meet communication requirements.
• Serving as a troubleshooter and trainer to resolve operational and technical problems for radio systems users and coordinating directly with the USMS field division leadership and/or representatives from other federal, state and local public safety Agencies.
• Identifying technical issues with radio communications experienced by users throughout the USMS, designing modifications and enhancements to improve the effectiveness of the communications systems; and providing briefings on proposed modifications or enhancements to OST for implementation.
• Working independently to survey wide areas and buildings for proper communications networks.
• Planning, coordinating, building, and installing new communication networks.
• Identifying technical failures on radio subscriber and infrastructure equipment and working independently to address/fix the failures.
• Having the ability to learn new radio and/or computer hardware and software skills quickly through independent study, formal training, and/or on-the-job training.
• Demonstrating experience with the use of personal and laptop computers in the programming, operations and maintenance, and troubleshooting of land mobile radio subscriber and infrastructure equipment.
• Programming and installing IP video cameras and systems in covert and overt environments.
• Fiber optic connections and installations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ability to work onsite
• Currently possess a DoD Top Secret security clearance
  
  

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.