Electronics Technician

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Pollock, LA

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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 communication systems. These include PBX telephone switches, trunked radio systems, fire alarm systems, perimeter detection systems, programmable logic controllers, and CCTV/DVR systems. The technician also develops modifications and ensures system reliability, provides technical support for drawings and specifications for electronic and telecommunications equipment, and conducts inspections and preventive maintenance. Like all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security; correctional responsibilities take precedence over the other duties of the position and are performed regularly.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the Selective Service requirement, as applicable.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate relevant knowledge and ability in electronics, such as practical and theoretical knowledge of electronic equipment; use of schematic diagrams, test equipment, and electronic formulas; or experience testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining, repairing, constructing, developing, or instructing on electronic equipment.
• Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience.
• Satisfactorily complete pre-employment screening, including an interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC screening, and credit check.
• Complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course at Glynco, Georgia.

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.
• 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 as required by projects and work orders.
• Conduct inspections and perform preventive maintenance in accordance with policy.
• Maintain the security of the institution, with correctional responsibilities taking precedence over other duties.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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