Public Safety/RF Technician

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Public Safety/RF Technician works in Maricopa County Enterprise Technology & Innovation’s Wireless Systems Division, providing communications support that helps keep the public safe and enables County agencies to deliver essential public services. The role installs, maintains, modifies, troubleshoots, aligns, and repairs mobile two-way radios, mobile data terminals, and related equipment in public safety vehicles. Work may take place in an office or field environment.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in electronics, including diagnosis, repair, or hands-on experience installing mobile radios or other electronic systems in vehicles.
• Associate’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field; a combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
• Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or be able to obtain one by the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) certification, an FCC General Radio Telephone Operator’s license, or equivalent.
• Basic metal fabrication and welding experience, including MIG and TIG.

Responsibilities

• Install and change out mobile two-way radios and mobile data terminals in various types of vehicles.
• Mount antennas outside vehicles, run wiring inside vehicles, and mount radios within vehicles.
• Test radios and data terminals for continuity before completing installation work.
• Document completed work and update parts and asset inventory in the department’s electronic database.
• Respond appropriately to on-site customers with repair requests requiring immediate attention.
• Perform routine maintenance and modify, troubleshoot, align, and repair equipment installed on public safety vehicles, including lights, sirens, and two-way radios.
• Request approval for changes to the standard installation process and document approved changes.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid and alternative work schedule options.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Wellness program with an incentive.
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution, with a 100% employer match from Day 1.
• Eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree