Public Safety/RF Technician

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

9d • $26 - $40

About The Position

Maricopa County Enterprise Technology & Innovation’s Wireless Systems Division is hiring a Public Safety/RF Technician to support critical communications that help keep the public safe and provide County agencies with reliable radios. The position installs, maintains, modifies, troubleshoots, aligns, and repairs communications and related equipment in public safety vehicles. Work may take place in an office or field environment and includes responding to on-site repair requests.

Requirements

• Three years of electronics experience, 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 have the ability to obtain one, by the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Install and replace mobile two-way radios and mobile data terminals in various types of vehicles, including mounting external antennas, routing wiring, mounting radios, and testing equipment for continuity.
• Document completed work and update parts and asset inventory in the department-maintained electronic database.
• Respond appropriately to on-site customers with repair requests requiring immediate attention.
• Perform routine maintenance; modify, troubleshoot, align, and repair equipment installed on public safety vehicles, including lights, sirens, and two-way radios.
• Request approval for changes to standard installation processes and record the documentation.

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 with an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution rate and a 100% employer match on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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