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Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 1
(2400066A) About Us:
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.
What You'll Do:
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.
Whats in it for you:
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 employees 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 drivers 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 drivers 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 drivers 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.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Major Worker Characteristics
Supplemental Information
- This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.
- This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable.
- This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.
- A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
- A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
- This position is subject to Federal Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry, transport, or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from consuming marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.
