Communications Technician 1
About The Position
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking to fill a Communications Technician 1 position within the Department’s Fleet & Supply Operations. The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a statewide law enforcement agency committed to serving the people of Iowa with leadership, integrity, and professionalism. We uphold the core values of courtesy, service, and protection, and collaborate with federal, state, and local jurisdictions within the criminal justice community to provide for the safety of people living in or traveling through the State of Iowa. DPS is comprised of the following divisions: Iowa State Patrol, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Iowa State Fire Marshal, Division of Professional Development and Support Services, Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center, Administrative Services Division.
Requirements
- Job knowledge in electronics, automotive, two-way radio communication systems, and communication/data systems.
- Ability to read and interpret service manuals and wiring diagrams.
- Use electronic and diagnostic testing equipment as required on equipment.
- Possess and maintain a valid Iowa driver’s license.
- One year of full-time work experience in telecommunication/radio system design, installation, or service.
- A total of one year of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in electronic technology equals one year of full-time experience.
Responsibilities
- Installation/up-fit, support and maintenance of police electronic equipment and components in fleet law enforcement vehicles, trailers, or other projects.
- Removal of police equipment out of high mileage police vehicles and make same equipment ready for the next patrol car.
- After removing equipment from police vehicles then make vehicles ready for auction.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and make repairs of DPS equipment malfunctioning in vehicles as needed.
- Support and maintain radar and mobile video platforms.
- Maintain Fleet and Supply / Garage Facility and tools as necessary to ensure an efficient and working environment.
- Work with salvage vehicle parts and related equipment parts as needed in the DPS Fleet.
- Assist with inventory of shop equipment, tools, supplies, and materials as needed.
- Assist in asset reutilization.
- Maintain neat and accurate repair records.
Benefits
- Vacation accruals that begin on day one and rollover on a yearly basis
- Unlimited sick leave accrual
- Nine (9) paid holidays per year
- Affordable Health plans with the state paying more than 90% of premiums
- Free Dental for single coverage and affordable family coverage with access to a vision discount program
- $20,000 in life insurance free, with an option to purchase additional coverage (depending upon Collective Bargaining Agreements)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance – Available at no cost
- IPERS Retirement package offering a lifetime monthly financial benefit for vested employees. For every $1 an employee contributes, the state matches with $1.50
- Retirement Investors’ Club (RIC) offering a voluntary savings program including a State match of up to $75/month
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee Discount Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
