Sacred Heart University is hiring: Public Safety Radio Technology Specialist I i

Public Safety Radio Technology Specialist I

Recruitment began on January 23, 2025

and the job listing Expires on February 7, 2025

The Department of Public Safety is seeking a Radio Technology Specialist. The Specialist will perform duties to ensure mission critical life safety networks are optimized, reliable, and comply with Federal Communications rules and regulations. The incumbent performs installation of land mobile radio (LMR) equipment in vehicles, radio sites, and offices. The Specialist also assists higher level Specialists with duties pertaining to supporting LMR systems, including communication tower work. Additionally, the position will perform preventative maintenance checks of LMR equipment. As the Radio Technology Specialist I gains basic skills and knowledge, greater work independence is expected. Technical certification / licensing is required within 6 months of hire date.

Candidates must be able to work under hazardous and / or physically demanding conditions (e.g., climbing, balancing, lifting in extreme heat or cold, in rain, snow, poor lighting, poor ventilation, fumes, ice, mud, etc.). Additionally, candidates must be comfortable accessing remote communications locations via 4WD vehicles, snow machines, and track vehicles. Some sites may require access via hiking and snowshoeing over steep terrain.

This position is not eligible for telework and work will take place in the field or in office, and call-in duty will be required during emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of a formal electronics technology program.

Two (2) years or more of military experience in a communications technology field that includes repairing electronics equipment.

Two (2) years or more experience working in a land mobile radio (LMR) service center maintaining commercial networks or related duties.

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