Electronics Systems Specialist

Location: Oak Park Heights
Full-time, unlimited position

About the role

At the Minnesota Department of Corrections, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. In this position, you will perform advanced technical work in planning, installing, configuring, and maintaining electronic equipment, software, hardware, and networks for communication, automation, safety, and security at the Minnesota Correctional Facility at Oak Park Heights (MCF - Oak Park Heights).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the CCTV system and work with the IT department on daily issues.
• Maintain security touch screen door control system and other security electronic equipment as required.
• Maintain electronic equipment/systems.
• Maintain security on all tools, equipment, and information so that the security of the institution is not compromised.
• Facilitate new construction at the institution so that changes and additions run as smoothly as possible.

Requirements

• Power Limited Technician license OR ability to obtain this licensure within the probationary period. If the successful candidate does not currently have a Power Limited Technician license, they will be required to register as an unlicensed individual prior to hire and will perform work in accordance with M.S. 326B.33.
• Three (3) years of work experience in installing, calibrating, configuring, maintaining, and repairing electronics equipment. Two of the three years of work experience must have been obtained within the last ten years.
• Completion of a one-year vocational/technical program in electronics technology or a related field may be substituted for six months of work experience. Completion of a two-year vocational/technical program (e.g., Associate in Applied Science degree) in electronics technology or a related field may be substituted for one year of work experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard practices, materials, test equipment, and tools used to construct, install, calibrate, configure, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex electronics equipment sufficient to assure safe, efficient, and reliable equipment operation.
• Basic knowledge of computer network administration sufficient to install and configure computer hardware and software; troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems; and assign user passwords and appropriate levels of access.
• Skills in using a personal computer and software tools to troubleshoot electronics equipment and computer network problems for building, security, and communication systems.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot, identify, and correct problems with computer software and hardware and electronics equipment through computer diagnosis and/or with electronics test equipment and by implementing software and hardware modifications and electronics repairs.
• Ability to perform routine programming using computer software that controls electronic security devices.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions sufficient to independently carry out required installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed technical information and effectively communicate technical information to non-technical staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronics experience in a correctional or secured environment, including experience with security systems, doors, video cameras, and video recorders.
• Licensure in Minnesota as a Class A Journeyworker Electrician.

Physical Requirements

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components may consist of a tuberculosis screening, commercial driver's license (CDL) drug test, and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist may also be required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position.

Additional Requirements

• The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations, and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy.
• Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
• Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
• New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
• The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Pay

$27.72 - $38.81 / hourly; $57,879 - $81,035 / annually

Schedule

Day Shift / 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Monday - Friday

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily living/convenience services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.