COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN I
About The Position
The Illinois State Police Division of Statewide 9-1-1 is seeking a detail-oriented, service-focused Communications Equipment Technician I. The role performs skilled technical work installing, removing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and certifying communications and electronic equipment, including mobile and portable two-way radios, base station radio systems, antenna systems, and related components. It also tests, repairs, and certifies electronic speed-measuring instruments such as radar and LIDAR; maintains and repairs emergency power generators and audio and video recording equipment; and assists with routine maintenance and installation of microwave transceivers and associated multiplex systems. The technician prepares and maintains detailed technical records and reports to support accuracy, compliance, and operational readiness. The position is based at the Illinois State Police headquarters location in Lockport, Illinois, and is fully in office. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position is covered by a union collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to four years of high school supplemented by two years of technical school coursework in electricity, electronics, and communications systems.
- Valid FCC licensure or certification by an approved organization. Applicable credentials include an active Radiotelephone First- or Second-Class Operator’s License, certification by the National Association of Business and Educational Radio or the Associated Public Safety Communications Officers, or an equivalent approved organization.
- Possess an appropriate valid driver's license and be able to travel.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and physically perform assigned duties.
- Ability to pass an Illinois State Police background check and drug screening.
- Ability to work in unfavorable atmospheric conditions and varied temperatures.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of practical electronics experience, particularly in radio communications principles, theory, equipment circuitry and operation, maintenance, and repair.
- At least one year of experience using electronic test equipment for complex diagnostic and calibration procedures.
- At least one year of experience reading electronic circuitry schematics, equipment manuals, and servicing literature to understand circuit operation, normal performance characteristics, and diagnostic and adjustment procedures.
- At least one year of experience recognizing and correcting communications equipment malfunctions.
- At least one year of experience using hand tools to repair equipment.
Responsibilities
- Install, remove, maintain, and repair mobile and portable two-way radios, antenna systems, and associated equipment.
- Install, remove, maintain, and repair base station two-way radios, antenna systems, and associated equipment.
- Test, repair, and certify electronic speed-measuring instruments, including radar and LIDAR.
- Test, maintain, and repair emergency power generators and audio and video recorders.
- Perform routine maintenance and assist with the installation and repair of microwave transceivers and associated multiplex equipment.
- Prepare and maintain technical records and reports.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.
- Respond to emergency call-outs after normal work hours.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Pension plan.
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs.
- Twelve paid sick days annually.
- Ten to twenty-five paid vacation days, based on years of service.
- Three paid personal days, prorated based on start date.
- Thirteen to fourteen paid state holidays annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
