COMMUNICATIONS EQUIP TECH I

Position Overview

This position performs a wide variety of duties for the Division of 911 relating to installing, removing, testing, maintaining, and repairing equipment associated with a law enforcement agency’s communications system, including but not limited to, base and mobile two-way radios, antenna systems, emergency power generators, emergency warning systems, and other state-of-the-art electronic communications measuring and surveillance equipment used by law enforcement officers. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional attention to detail and the ability to problem solve. This challenging and rewarding position offers exceptional benefits including a pension plan. We welcome all interested applicants who can meet the demands of the position to apply. 

About the Agency

​​The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Essential Functions

• Performs installations, removals, maintenance, and repairs on mobile and portable two-way radios, antenna systems, and associated equipment.
• Performs installations, removals, maintenance, and repairs on base station two-way radios, antenna systems, and associated equipment.
• Tests, repairs, and certifies electronic speed-measuring instruments, including radar and LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging).
• Tests, maintains, and repairs emergency power generators, audio and video recorders.
• Performs routine maintenance and assists with the installation and repair of microwave transceivers and associated multiplex equipment.
• Prepares and maintains various technical records and reports.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of high school supplemented by two (2) years of technical school with coursework in electricity, electronics, and communications systems.
• Requires valid F.C.C. licensure or certification by an approved organization (Active Radiotelephone First or Second Class Operator’s Licenses, while no longer issued by the F.C.C., remain applicable; Certification by the National Association of Business and Educational Radio or the Associated Public Safety Communications Officers or an equivalent approved organization is also substitutable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers At least one (1) year of experience in practical electronics, with particular emphasis in radio communications principles, theory and equipment circuitry and operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Prefers At least one (1) year of experience using electronic test equipment for complex diagnostic and calibration procedures.
• Prefers At least one (1) year of experience in reading schematic diagrams of electronic circuitry and associated equipment manuals and servicing literature in order to gain an understanding of circuit operation, normal performance characteristics, and diagnostic and adjustment procedures.
• Prefers At least one (1) year of experience in recognizing and correcting communications equipment malfunctions.
• Prefers At least one (1) year of experience in the use of hand tools to effect repairs to equipment.

Employment Conditions

• Requires possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Requires physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Requires ability to respond to emergency call-out after normal work hours.
• Requires exposure to unfavorable atmospheric conditions and varied temperatures.
• Requires the ability to pass an Illinois State Police background check and drug screening.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions.

Benefits Package

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

• • Flexible work schedules in many program areas
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
  • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
  • Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
  • Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
  • Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
  • Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.