Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 1

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.

What You'll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location

• 3201 N Main St, Findlay 45840

Work Hours: Choice of 6:00am

• 2:00pm OR 7:00am

• 3:00pm

Under the direction & guidance of higher level Highway Patrol Electronic Technician install all RF mobile & portable electronic equipment (e.g., radios, portables, Vehicle Repeater System (VRS), various electronic equipment (e.g., emergency light bar, deck lights, corner lights, in-car video system), various wiring harnesses (e.g., control cables, antenna coax, Division approved wire harnesses, etc.), 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; 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 (e.g., control cables, wire harnesses consoles, trays, storage boxes, lights, sirens & other electronic equipment used on &/or in patrol cars; repair electronic testing equipment used for monitoring & adjusting, etc.).

Monitor & correct any frequency modulations & power output according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules & regulations; Log repairs performed & adjustments to equipment per FCC guidelines; Assist in preparing required reports.

Perform other duties as required.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

JOB SKILLS

Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Communications, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Trade, Telecommunications Systems

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Listening, Problem Solving, Written Communication