Communications Technician

City of North Las Vegas

10d • $36 - $51

About The Position

Performs skilled, complex work installing, repairing, and maintaining city radio, microwave, and video equipment, along with other electronic and mechanical systems and equipment used to support communications systems. Fabricates custom mounts and brackets as part of installations. Drives, operates, and maintains the City of North Las Vegas Mobile Command Center (MCC), and performs the duties of an Equipment Specialist and Communication Unit Leader. Recommends improvements and assists with scheduling communications equipment installation, servicing, and repair.

The current vacancy is in the Police department. The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for four days per week and a 36-hour work week. The employee may be called out 24/7. Selection includes application and resume screening, an oral board interview, and pre-employment background, polygraph/CVSA, medical, and drug screening. An extensive police background investigation is required for candidates proceeding in the process.

Requirements

• Four years of paid experience in the two-way radio industry within the last six years.
• Completion of one of the following formal electronics training options: an associate degree in electronics or a related field from an accredited two-year college or accredited technical school; electronics certification from an accredited two-year college or accredited technical school; or U.S. military electronics training plus at least three years of active-duty military service working in an electronics field.
• A valid state Class A, B, or C driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record; must be able to obtain the appropriate Nevada Class A, B, or C license within the required time frame and maintain it for the duration of employment.
• A valid Nevada Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement within six months of hire, maintained for the duration of employment. The CDL must have no restrictions that prohibit interstate operations.
• A valid Amateur Radio Technician Class or higher license within twelve months of hire, maintained for the duration of employment.
• Candidates proceeding in the selection process must pass an extensive police background investigation, including a background check, polygraph/CVSA examination, and medical and drug screening.
• A foreign degree requires a candidate-funded credential evaluation showing U.S. equivalency.

Nice To Haves

• FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License is highly preferred.
• Experience with Motorola XTS/XTL and Apex series radios, Motorola MCC 7500 console systems, and Harris Constellation.
• Microwave experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain city radio, microwave, and video equipment and other electronic and mechanical communications systems and equipment.
• Fabricate custom mounts and brackets during installation.
• Drive, operate, and maintain the City's Mobile Command Center.
• Perform the duties of an Equipment Specialist and Communication Unit Leader for the Mobile Command Center.
• Recommend improvements to communications equipment and systems.
• Assist in scheduling communications equipment installation, servicing, and repair.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree