DOC Telecommunications - Communications Equipment Technician I - Northern Region Technician

State of Illinois•Crest Hill, IL

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a driven Communications Technician I. The person selected for this position will function as a journey-level Electronics Technician in the maintenance and operation of a 2-way radio equipment and Cable TV systems throughout the state. Travel is required for this position. If interested in this position, please apply accordingly to the instructions listed on the job posting. We invite all qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of high school supplemented by two (2) years of technical school with coursework in electricity, electronics, and communication systems.
Requires valid F.C.C. licensure or certification by an approved organization (Active Radiotelephone, First or Second-Class Operator's Licenses, while no longer issued by the F.C.C., remain applicable; Certification by the National Association of Business and Educational Radio or the Associated Public Safety Communications Officers or an equivalent approved organization is also a substitutable.).
Requires a driver's license and the ability to travel.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least two (2) years of experience programming radio frequencies on public safety and/or similar like communication equipment.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with various types of radio frequency programming templates.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience troubleshooting video surveillance equipment such as verifying wired/wireless connections, image quality, maintaining condition of communication cables/equipment, and power supply.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience demonstrating strong ability to present technical and high-level concepts and solutions to internal and external team members with varying degrees of technical knowledge.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience participating in the installation and routine maintenance of various types of video surveillance equipment at a public safety agency.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in troubleshooting of inhouse cable TV.

Responsibilities

Travels to adult/youth facilities to analyze electrical circuit problems in the Department's radio and close-circuit television systems.
Maintains and controls inventory of equipment and supplies.
Services a variety of other electronic equipment.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources