Senior Radio Systems Specialist

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Incumbents troubleshoot and maintain radio system networks; install, integrate, maintain, and repair complex communications, police, and emergency equipment and associated components; administer additional systems, applications, and databases in depth; perform lead worker functions; and assist the supervisor in developing policies and procedures. The role requires five years of increasingly responsible experience with advanced radio communications equipment, radio systems applications, and radio systems networks, along with a high school diploma or GED and a valid or obtainable Nevada driver license. Employees must obtain an FCC General Radio Telephone Operator License or FCC Technician-Class Amateur Radio License within 12 months of hire, maintain a valid Nevada driver license, and participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program. The position has appearance standards and requires vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility, agility, strength, and endurance for office, equipment, vehicle, tower, and other work. Selection includes application screening, a written exam, an oral board, and—if successful—a background investigation including a polygraph. The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days. Employees are subject to random drug screening.

Requirements

• Five years of increasingly responsible experience troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintaining advanced radio communications equipment, radio systems applications, and radio systems networks; public safety or military experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid, appropriate Nevada driver license; must maintain a valid license.
• Be a U.S. citizen, naturalized citizen, or permanent resident alien without conditions on status by the date of the first test instrument.
• Be at least 18 years old by the date of the first test instrument.
• Obtain an FCC General Radio Telephone Operator License or FCC Technician-Class Amateur Radio License within 12 months from date of hire.
• Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
• Meet the stated personal appearance standards while on duty or representing the Department.
• Vision sufficient to read computer screens and fine print, distinguish fine details on electronic boards, and identify color-coded cables.
• Hearing sufficient to hear conversations and directions in person and over the telephone or radio.
• Dexterity and mobility to operate office, mechanical, and electrical equipment and tools; operate motorized vehicles; and climb towers.
• Agility to twist, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead.
• Strength and mobility to lift, move, and carry moderately heavy mechanical and electrical parts and equipment, with or without equipment assistance.
• Endurance to sit or stand for prolonged periods, work indoors, outdoors, or in confined spaces, and wear required safety equipment.
• Successfully complete the selection process and meet LVMPD Hiring Standards; successful candidates undergo a background investigation including a polygraph.
• Employees participate in the Department’s random drug screening process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with network hardware such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• More than eight years of experience in radio frequency communications.
• A valid FCC General Radio Telephone Operator License.
• Experience in a lead technical position.
• Experience providing training to co-workers.
• A Juniper Network certification.
• Experience with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) encryption key management.
• Experience with network servers, clients, and databases.
• Experience with logging recorders.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain radio system networks.
• Install, integrate, maintain, and repair complex communications, police, and emergency equipment and associated components.
• Perform in-depth administration of additional systems, applications, and databases.
• Perform lead worker functions.
• Assist the supervisor in developing policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED