Electronics Technician

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Duluth, MN

23d

About The Position

Corrections professionals foster a humane and secure environment and support 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 security and communications systems. Systems include PBX telephone switches, trunked radio systems, fire alarms, perimeter detection systems, programmable logic controllers, and CCTV/DVR systems. The technician maintains and modifies these systems to ensure reliability, and provides technical support for drawings and specifications for electronic and telecommunications equipment associated with projects and work orders. The position also conducts inspections and preventive maintenance. As with all 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; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Qualifying experience must demonstrate appropriate electronic theory and practical knowledge of electronic equipment, such as through technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic work.
• Experience may include using schematic diagrams and test equipment, applying electronic formulas, and testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, or instructing on electronic equipment.
• Experience may include maintaining custom electronic equipment that is continually modified or adapted.
• Experience may include developing maintenance or installation policies, standards, and procedures based on specialized knowledge of electronic systems or equipment.
• Applicants must provide actual time spent in qualifying activities, such as hours worked per week, for proper experience credit.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening, panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation; applicants must pass NCIC and credit checks.
• Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course at Glynco, Georgia, is required.
• Selective Service requirement applies.
• CTAP or ICTAP selection priority applicants must meet the applicable eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified, and submit required supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electronic security and communications 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 institutional 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 perform preventive maintenance as required by policy.
• Help maintain the security of the institution, with correctional responsibilities taking 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