Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 1

What You'll Do

• Install all RF mobile & portable electronic equipment, various electronic equipment, various wiring harnesses, 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.
• Perform final inspection of all items listed above & on all electronic equipment installed in vehicles for accuracy & completeness.
• Test, repair, &/or refurbish electronic equipment & various wiring harnesses;
• Repair electronic testing equipment used for monitoring & adjusting.
• Monitor & correct any frequency modulations & power output according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules & regulations.
• Log repairs performed & adjustments to equipment per FCC guidelines.

Qualifications

• 18 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications 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.

Skills

• Telecommunication Systems
• Basic Documentation
• Communications
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Trade

Agency Contact

Kate Veeley
keveeley@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Sep 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

HP Bucyrus DHQ

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Crawford County-Bucyrus

Compensation

$27.04 per hour

Schedule

Full-time
Work Hours: 7:00am – 3:00pm; On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.