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.

Skills

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

Agency Contact

Kate Veeley
keveeley@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Jul 17, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

HP Bucyrus DHQ

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Crawford County-Bucyrus

Compensation

$27.04 - $32.91 per hour

Schedule

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

Technical Skills

• Analyzezation
• Attention to Detail
• Listening
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication

Professional Skills

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

Agency Overview

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.