Ohio Department of Public Safety

Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 1

What You'll Do

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 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:

Benefits

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

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kate Veeley | keveeley@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Ongoing

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.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Government Administration

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