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Location Columbus, OH
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figure class="image"img src="http://publicsafety.ohio.gov/static/assets/Logo_Assets/Ohio-Agency-Logo-Department-of-Public-Safety-HORZ-RGB_v2.png" alt="" width="400" height="110"/figurepbrspanimg src="https://statepatrol.ohio.gov/static/doc/FW-patch-color.jpg" alt="" width="111" height="150"/spanbrbrspanstrongOhio State Highway Patrol's Mission/strong/spanbrspanThe Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased, professional public safety services through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation./span/pbr pspaniframe width="886" height="498" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6mG42ujM4x8" title="Electronic Technician 1 30 Second Spot" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"/iframe/span/pp /ppspanstrongOhio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol/strong/spanbrspanstrongReport In Location - /strong1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus 43209/spanbrspanstrongWork Hours:/strong Choice of 6:00am – 2:00pm OR 7:00am – 3:00pm/spanbrbrspanstrongTHIS POSTING IS FOR APPLICANTS TO APPLY TO BE PLACED IN A POOL OF CANDIDATES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE POSSIBLE OPENINGS AT THE LOCATION NOTED./strong/spanspanstrong /strong/span/pp /pp class="MsoNormal" /pp class="MsoNormal"spanspanstronguPerks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety/u/strong/span/span/pullip class="MsoNormal"spanspanMultiple pay increases over your first years of service!/span/span/p/lilip class="MsoNormal"spanspanFree Parking! /span/span/p/li/ulp class="MsoNormal"brbrspanUnder the direction guidance of higher-level Highway Patrol Electronic Technician, clean, install, repair, maintain basic electronic communication equipment:/span/pullispanInstall all RF mobile portable electronic equipment (i.e., radios, portables, Vehicle Repeater System (VRS)), various electronic equipment (i.e., emergency light bar, deck lights, corner lights, in-car video system), various wiring harnesses (i.e., control cables, antenna co-ax, 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, which may contain secured ammunition /or firearms;/span/lilispanPerform final inspection of all items listed above on all electronic equipment installed in vehicles for accuracy completeness;/span/lilispanTest, repair, /or refurbish electronic equipment various wiring harnesses (i.e., control cables, wire harnesses consoles, trays, storage boxes, lights, sirens other electronic equipment used on /or in patrol cars; etc.);  Repair electronic testing equipment used for monitoring adjusting;/span/lilispanMonitor correct any frequency modulations power output according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules regulations;/span/lilispanLog repairs performed adjustments to equipment per FCC guidelines;/span/lilispanAssist in preparing required reports;/span/lilispanPerform other related duties as assigned./span/li/ulbr *!pspanAt 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 a href="https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio"spanspanTotal Rewards website/span/span/a! Our benefits package includes:/span/p ul lispanMedical Coverage/span/li lispanFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of spanspana href="https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio/healthcare/01-health-care"spaneligibility period/span/aa href="https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio/healthcare/01-health-care"/a/span/span/span/li lispanPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year/span/li lispanChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave/spanspan/span/li lispanEducation and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)/span/li lispanPublic Retirement Systems (spana href="https://das.ohio.gov/employee-relations/benefits-administration/about-my-benefits/retirement-systems"spanspanspansuch as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS/span/span/span/aspanspan)/span/span /span Optional Deferred Compensation (a href="https://www.ohio457.org/aboutus"spanspanOhio Deferred Compensation/span/span/a)/span/li /ul pspan*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./span/pbr *!pstronguHelpful Tips for Applying:/u/strong/ppstrong1. /strongistrongBe detailed when describing your current/previous work duties/strong/i.span  /spanThe more the better!! Don't just write "see attached resume"./ppstrong2./strongistrong Tailor your application for each position you apply for. /strong/i You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting./ppstrong3./strongistrong Respond to all questions asked./strong/ispan  /spanIf you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A"./pp /ppspanstronguOption 1/u/strong/span/ppspan18 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. /span/pp /ppspanstronguOption 2/u/strong/spanbrspan-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. /span/pp /ppspanstronguOption 3/u/strong/spanbrspan-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. /spanbrbrspani-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. /i/span/pp /ppspanstrongNote:/strong 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. /spanbrbrspanstrongJob Skills:/strong Telecommunication Systems /span/pbr *!pspanstrongUNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: /strong/spanbrspanExposed 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./spanbrbrbrspaniThis 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./i/spanbrspan /spanbrbrspanstrongBackground Check Information /strong/span/pul type="disc"lispanA BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants./span/lilispanA comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process./span/lilispanThis 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./span/li/ulpbrbrbrspaniTo request a disability accommodation, please email /i/spana href="mailto:HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov"spaniHRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov/i/span/aspani 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./i/spanbrbrbr /pbr *!pspanspanOhio 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./span/span/pbr *!pspanspanThe 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./span/span/p

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Posting ID: 1240035862 Posted: 2026-04-10 Job Title: Highway Patrol Electronic Technician