Electronics Technician

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Duluth, MN

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About The Position

Corrections professionals foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into the community. The Electronics Technician maintains the institution’s physical security by installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic systems, including PBX telephone switches, trunked radio systems, fire alarm systems, perimeter detection systems, programmable logic controllers, and CCTV/DVR systems. These systems support the safety and well-being of staff and inmates.

The technician maintains and modifies the institution’s electronic security and communication systems and ensures their reliability. The role provides technical support for preparing drawings and specifications for electronic and telecommunications equipment as required by projects and work orders, and conducts inspections and preventive maintenance as required by policy. Like all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security; correctional responsibilities take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Experience demonstrating progressive theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory and the characteristics, functions, operations, and capabilities of various types of electronic equipment.
• Experience using schematic diagrams, test equipment, and electronic formulas to test, troubleshoot, modify, design, calibrate, install, maintain, repair, construct, develop, or instruct on electronic equipment, or perform similar functions.
• Experience maintaining custom electronic equipment that is continually modified and adapted, including calibrating, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment.
• Experience developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, with demonstrated specialized knowledge of electronic systems or equipment theories and principles.
• Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience.
• Successful completion of a three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia is required.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including an interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC screening, and credit check.
• Applicants not currently working in an institution must complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic-violence convictions to be authorized to carry a firearm.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electronic security and communication systems, including PBX telephone switches, trunked radio systems, fire alarm systems, perimeter detection systems, programmable logic controllers, and CCTV/DVR systems.
• Maintain and develop modifications to the institution’s electronic security and communication systems and ensure their reliability.
• Provide technical support in preparing drawings and specifications for electronic and telecommunications equipment for projects and work orders.
• Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance as required by policy.
• Maintain the security of the institution as part of correctional responsibilities, which take precedence over other duties.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed