Facility Electronics Technician jobs in United States
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CoreCivic · 1 week ago

Facility Electronics Technician

CoreCivic is dedicated to bettering the public good and is seeking a Facility Electronics Technician to provide high-quality care in a secure institutional setting. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining complex electronic systems throughout the correctional facility to ensure safety and efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electronic systems throughout the correctional facility, including but not limited to control circuits, lighting controls, locking control systems, motor controls, fire alarm systems, surveillance systems, perimeter detection systems and door controls. Cuts, splices, and makes single mode and multi-mode fiber optic connections
Updates existing facility drawings to account for changes to include new system installations and re-designs. Annotates changes within proper timeframes
Interprets standard plans, blueprints, and electronic schematics and utilizes ladder logic for electrical programming, as needed
Prioritizes assignments based on urgency and scheduled needs. Completes work orders in accordance with company standards for workmanship, and in compliance with building codes, blueprints, manuals and/or other applicable procedures, standards or specifications
Prepares and maintains a variety of standard operating records and reports, as required. Process all work orders, reports, and other documents in a timely manner
Provides for the proper supervision and tracking of inmates/residents assigned to the Maintenance Department. Escorts inmates/residents or coordinates the movement of inmates/residents to and from different areas
Inspects for items that could be used as contraband, weapons or implements of escape by inmates/residents. Provides for the secure storage, proper use and/or safe disposal of tools, supplies, and equipment. Maintains all tools in proper working order
Assists other skilled trade workers on projects requiring multiple trade specialty areas, as needed
Coordinates electrical activities, updates, and information with the FSC Real Estate department, other facility staff, agencies, and external contractors and vendors, as needed
Responds to emergency situations on an on-call basis
Domestic U.S. travel may be required

Qualification

InstrumentationControl systemsPLC systemsElectrical measurement instrumentsCCTV systemsBlueprint interpretationMicrosoft OfficeDetail-oriented

Required

High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent
Two years of experience in instrumentation, electronics and control systems
Working knowledge and experience reading and interpreting electrical and electronic blueprints and diagrams
Experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope etc.)
Knowledge of PLC systems, IP Cameras systems (CCTV) and Computer systems
Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate ability to complete work assignments in a timely manner, under minimal supervision
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
A valid driver's license
Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age

Preferred

An Associate's degree in a related technical field

Company

CoreCivic

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CoreCivic Inc. is a diversified government solutions company.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.2B
2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2024-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-10-12Post Ipo Debt· $400M

Leadership Team

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Damon Hininger
President/CEO
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Patrick Swindle
President & Chief Operating Officer
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