DPS - IOD - Communications Electronic Technician III-V ...

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionSubject to after-hours call to respond to emergenciesPLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In Electronic Technician III:Performs highly complex (senior-level) technical work to configure, program, install, maintain, and repair electronic communications equipment, installing and operating digital and analog telecommunications components and interoperability equipment. May train others in installation, use, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic and hardware components used in police vehicles as well as complex communications equipment. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent munications Electronic Technician V:Performs highly advanced (senior-level) telecommunications work. Work involves planning, designing, and integrating system components for voice, data, digital, wireless, and RF communications networks, and installing, maintaining, or overseeing the installation and maintenance of Communications networks. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.Link Here: must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are munications Electronic Technician III:ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:1.Proficient in advanced troubleshooting, repairing, testing, installing, and customizing communication equipment to support the communication network and associated networks.2.Adept at expert-level maintenance, modification and alignment of equipment and related networks, with a focus on associated software and supporting components.3.Oversee and/or plan, schedule, and implement a RF communications system, while being able to perform the installation and maintenance of RF communications networks, computer hardware, and evaluate RF Communications system plans for completeness and accuracy.4.Design, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain the local and wide area networks including routers, switches, gateways, and applications servers integrated into the RF Communications network.5.Oversee and/or communicate with contractors and telephone companies used throughout the communication network with regard to proper operation, installation, and maintenance of lines, data equipment, and associated terminals.6.Provide input in the development of operational or administrative policies and procedures related to RF communications systems.7.Research and determine budgetary requirements for RF Communications system.8.Conduct major studies regarding system usage, make recommendations for improvements, and determine RF Communications system requirements.9.Expert use of conventional and specialized test equipment, hand tools, schematic diagrams, design drawings, manuals, and personal kno ledge to modify, troubleshoot, align, and repair analog and digital electronics.10.Train technicians in applying troubleshooting, alignment, and repair procedures and serves as project leader on specific tasks involving other technicians.11.Deploy and supports emergency communications trailers and related equipment to provide communications for special functions and disasters throughout the state.12.May provide backup on a relief basis during absences of the supervisor.13.Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.14.Perform other duties as munications Electronic Technician V:ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:stalls two-way mobile, base station, repeater control, and repeater site radio communications equipment at fixed sites throughout the state. Installs point-to-point digital microwave radios, and associated multiplex communications components, control consoles and digital and#8220;VOIPand#8221; remote stations control units at dispatch centers and remote sites.2.Performs routine maintenance, modifications, troubleshooting, alignments, and repairing of highly integrated microprocessor controlled analog conventional radio systems with digital encryption and digital radio systems with digital encryption, base stations, repeater controls, repeaters, microwaves, control consoles, two-way mobile and portable radios, wireless mobile data systems, mobile video and other associated equipment.3.Performs routine maintenance, modifies, troubleshoots, aligns, and repairs mobile emergency lighting systems, traffic directing arrow sticks, headlight wig wags, shotgun and rifle locks, anti-theft devices, K-9 over temperature wireless warning devices, and video recording systems consisting of a temperature controlled trunk mounted vault encased VCR or digital DVR recorders, windshield mounted camera, remote monitor, wireless microphone, interior overhead mounted controls, emergency equipment wiring harness power distribution panels and other related equipment.4.Perform routine maintenance, install, troubleshoot and repair or replace Global Position system receiving equipment. Uses conventional and specialized test equipment, hand tools, schematic diagrams, design drawings, manuals, and personal knowledge to modify, troubleshoot, align, and repair electronic equipment.5.Utilizes personal computers to create design drawings and schematics for shop use; program channel frequencies, options, features, and/or align portable, mobile, base station, repeater radios and control stations; program communications console parameters, and other microprocessor controlled communications equipment.6.Perform video data recovery as needed using specialized software and a personal computer. Drives state vehicle as assigned to perform installs, troubleshoot, repair equipment at locations as needed.7.Stages, deploys and supports emergency communications equipment as required. Troubleshoots and repairs mobile scale racks and scale battery charging systems.8.Assembles and installs mobile data information terminals and tracking equipment. Troubleshoots and repairs equipment associated with these mobile data systems.9.Designs, installs, aligns, troubleshoots and repairs tower light malfunction detecting equipment at tower sites and alerting equipment at dispatch stallation, maintenance, configuration and servicing of video security and monitoring systems, security cameras, and associated cabling. Proximity and card swipe access control and entry systems. Panic and duress activation alarms and systems.11.Documents inventoried equipment as it is installed or removed from service by completing property transfers to appropriate budget codes. Works with parts clerks procuring inventorying equipment.12.Provides ground level assistance to tower technicians to install, troubleshoot, and repair base station, repeater, control, a

Created: 2026-01-29