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

THIS POSTING IS FOR APPLICANTS TO APPLY TO BE PLACED IN A POOL OF CANDIDATES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE POSSIBLE OPENINGS AT THE LOCATION NOTED.

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!
  
  

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, various electronic equipment, various wiring harnesses, 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; 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.
  
  

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Option 1

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.

Option 2

• 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.
  
  

Option 3

• 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.

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Job Skills: Telecommunication Systems

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kate Veeley | keveeley@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

HP Alum Creek Facility

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$26.25 - $31.95 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

See Work Hours Below

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OSTA

Primary Job Skill

Telecommunication Systems

Technical Skills

Basic Documentation, Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Trade

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Listening, Problem Solving, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.