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

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

Findlay Headquarters 3201 N Main St, Findlay 45840 (Hancock County) Van Wert - Post 58 10234 Van Wert Decatur Rd, Van Wert 45891 (Van Wert County) Bowling Green Post 87 12891 Middleton Pike, Bowling Green 43402 (Wood 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.

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.

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

Last updated : 2024-05-29