Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 2

Ohio State Highway Patrol's Mission
The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location: 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus 43209

Work Hours:

• Normal Schedule will be Monday thru Friday
• 7:00am to 3:00pm
• On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Provides:

• Casual work uniform for general work assignments. All uniforms, shoes, and laundry services provided.
• Take home vehicle available for most field assignments.
• All work tools will be provided by the state. No personal tools are necessary.
• 8-hour workdays with paid lunch period

What You'Ll Do:

• Independently install, repair, test &/or perform preventative maintenance on complex electronic & communication equipment in Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) facilities & vehicles, &/or at other state agencies;
• Comply with Federal Communication Commission (FCC), state & other regulations related to communications & other electronic equipment.
• Perform basic level testing of network service connectivity for radio related systems & configuration of mobile data computer terminals to complete repair of peripheral devices;
• Install &/or program routers & other network related equipment for radio related systems, radio template configuration & programming, in-vehicle video systems, & public address systems;
• Travel throughout district to perform regular or emergency work; Assist district &/or posts with maintaining inventory control of electronic equipment;
• Assist in designing & engineering needed electronic systems for OSHP posts &/or vehicles;
• Act as the secondary liaison within the district for the deployment, equipment programming, & set-up &/or tear down of the division’s command vehicles, tactical communication vehicle, & sky watch towers;
• Install radio related software on computers located throughout the state of Ohio;
• Inspect equipment at division locations & report findings in need of attention;
• Instruct & train users of the Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) for all division personnel & if approved by the TCS Commander other police agencies within the district;
• Provide training & technical support on electronic equipment &/or system users for all division facilities & other law enforcement agencies throughout the state;
• Serve as a district liaison for communications & interoperability communication planning between federal, state, and local agencies.
• Assist supervisor with maintaining proper inventory; Requisition supplies & parts as needed;
• Monitor changes in the FCC rules & regulations;
• Make recommendations & proposals regarding the purchase or use of equipment;
• Assume duties of subordinates during absence or emergency;
• Train & develop subordinate technicians in job duties, electronic knowledge, theory & FCC, state & other regulations;
• Perform other related duties as required in order to install, repair, test & perform preventative maintenance on complex electronic & communication equipment.

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
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Completion of two-year technical program in electronics or radio communications AND 24 mos. exp. in electronics or radio communications position; for positions requiring travel, must possess AND maintain valid driver’s license per Section 4507.02 (A)(1) of Revised Code. 

-Or completion of associate core program in electronic engineering AND 24 mos. exp. in electronics, telecommunications, or radio communications position; for positions requiring travel, must possess AND maintain valid driver’s license per Section 4507.02 (A)(1) of Revised Code. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualification 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: Telecommunications Systems

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:

A Federal Communications Commission – General Radio Telephone Operator’s License or Amateur Technician License, must be obtained within three (3) months of the candidate’s hire date, & maintained throughout employment.

Unusual Working Conditions:

Exposed to high voltages, inclement weather, dust, dirt, fumes, loud & constant noise; exposed to mosquitoes, rodents, wasps & poisonous snakes at remote tower sites; installations & repairs require working in confined spaces such as under vehicle dashboards & in vehicle trunks; on call 24 hrs., 7 days per week.

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.

Background Check Information

• 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 using or consuming marijuana in any form, including recreational marijuana, Ohio adult use cannabis, medical marijuana, or otherwise. As a result, the presence of marijuana in a drug test, even if used in accordance with Ohio Law, will be a positive drug test result which could result in denial of employment.

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

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.