Communications Equipment Technician I

State of Illinois•Lockport, IL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois State Police Division of Statewide 9-1-1 is seeking a detail-oriented, service-focused Communications Equipment Technician I. This role performs skilled technical work installing, removing, maintaining, repairing, testing, and certifying communications and electronic equipment. Equipment includes mobile and portable two-way radios, base station radio systems, antenna systems, radar and LIDAR speed-measuring instruments, emergency power generators, and audio and video recording equipment. The technician also performs routine maintenance and assists with installation and repair of microwave transceivers and associated multiplex equipment. The position prepares and maintains technical records and reports to support accuracy, compliance, and operational readiness. The position is headquartered at 16648 Broadway St, Lockport, Illinois, and is fully in-office. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the ability to respond to emergency call-outs after normal work hours. The position requires travel, a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and the physical ability to perform assigned duties. Work involves exposure to unfavorable atmospheric conditions and varied temperatures. Employment is contingent on passing an Illinois State Police background check and drug screening.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of 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, certification by the Associated Public Safety Communications Officers, or an equivalent approved certification.
Possess an appropriate valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and physically perform assigned duties.
Ability to respond to emergency call-outs after normal work hours.
Ability to pass an Illinois State Police background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of practical electronics experience, particularly with 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 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 listed duties.