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

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 (i.e., radios, portables, Vehicle Repeater System (VRS)), various electronic equipment (i.e., emergency light bar, deck lights, corner lights, in-car video system), various wiring harnesses (i.e., control cables, antenna co-ax, 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, 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 (i.e., control cables, wire harnesses consoles, trays, storage boxes, lights, sirens & other electronic equipment used on &/or in patrol cars; etc.); 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;
• Assist in preparing required reports;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

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

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kate Veeley | keveeley@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Feb 19, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

HP Alum Creek Facility

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$23.92 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

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.