Electronics Technician

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, CA

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About The Position

The Electronics Technician maintains the physical security of a correctional institution by installing, maintaining, inspecting, testing, and repairing electronic security and communications systems. Systems include, but are not limited to, 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 the inmate population.

The position develops and maintains modifications to institutional electronic security and communications systems, and helps ensure their reliability. The technician provides technical support in preparing drawings and specifications for electronic and telecommunications equipment for projects and work orders, and conducts inspections and preventive maintenance as required by policy. As with other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security; correctional responsibilities take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level (GL-10 or GS-11); education cannot substitute for this experience.
• For GL-10, qualifying experience includes installing, maintaining, operating, and testing electronic equipment; reading and working from blueprints, drawings, schematics, and specifications; and working with PBX phone switches, trunked radio systems, and electronic fences.
• For GS-11, qualifying experience includes progressively developed theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory and varied electronic equipment; use of schematic diagrams and test equipment; and applying electronic formulas to test, troubleshoot, modify, design, calibrate, install, maintain, repair, construct, develop, or instruct on electronic equipment or similar functions.
• For GS-11, qualifying experience may also include maintaining custom electronic equipment that is continually modified or adapted, or developing maintenance and installation policies, standards, and procedures using specialized knowledge of electronic systems.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation; applicants are also subject to NCIC and credit checks.
• Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course at Glynco, Georgia, is required.
• Applicants who are not currently working in an institution may need to complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic violence convictions to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• Applicants above the maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution must submit an SF-50 verifying prior federal law-enforcement coverage, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, operate, test, and repair institutional electronic security and communications systems.
• Maintain and modify systems including PBX telephone switches, trunked radio systems, fire alarm systems, perimeter detection systems, programmable logic controllers, and CCTV/DVR systems.
• Help ensure the reliability of the institution’s electronic security and communications systems.
• 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, with correctional responsibilities taking precedence over other duties.

Benefits

• The posting describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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