Electronics Technician

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Seagoville, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves maintaining the physical security of an institution through the installation, maintenance, and repair of various electronic systems. These systems are critical for ensuring the safety and well-being of staff and inmates. The position also includes maintaining, developing modifications for, and ensuring the reliability of the institution's electronic security and communication systems, as well as providing technical support for drawings and specifications for electronic and telecommunication equipment. A key aspect of the role is the responsibility for maintaining the security of the institution, which precedes all other duties.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position.
• Examples of qualifying experience include: technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic (civilian or military) showing progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment.
• Experience in the use of schematic diagrams, a variety of test equipment, and the application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such duties as testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, and instructing on electronic equipment, or similar functions.
• Experience maintaining custom electronic equipment which is continually being modified and adapted, i.e. calibrating, installing, troubleshooting and maintaining electronic equipment.
• Experience in developing policies, standards, and procedures for maintenance, installation, or similar functions, provided the work clearly shows that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment.
• If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.
• Must upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience.
• Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
• All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
• All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
• All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques", three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

Nice To Haves

• Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP) eligibility for Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the physical security of the institution through installation, maintenance, and repairs of electronic systems including PBX telephone switch, trunked radio systems, fire alarm systems, perimeter detection systems, programmable logic controllers, and CCTV/DVR systems.
• Maintains, develops modifications for, and ensures the reliability of the institution's electronic security and communication systems.
• Provides technical support during the preparation of drawings and specifications for electronic and telecommunication equipment.
• Conducts inspections and performs preventive maintenance as required by policy.
• Maintains the security of the institution as a primary responsibility.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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