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Ohio Department of Public Safety · 11 hours ago

Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 1

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$26.25/hr - $31.95/hr

1+ years exp

The Ohio Department of Public Safety is seeking a Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 1 to support the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic and communication equipment in patrol vehicles, ensuring compliance with FCC regulations.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Mobile communication equipmentElectronic equipment repairTelecommunication SystemsElectrical EngineeringAttention to DetailProblem SolvingWritten Communication

Required

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

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