Vehicle Equipment Installer

Marion County Sheriff's Office•Florida 34475, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and accessories in law enforcement vehicles including but not limited to emergency lights, radios, mobile data terminals, camera systems, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth communications, transport cages, wiring, triggers, and power supplies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
EVT Emergency Technician Certification.
Minimum two years’ experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of vehicle electronics.
Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods, and testing electronic devices.
Must possess fabricating ability.
You will be required to obtain your FCC 1 and 3 license within the probation period.
Extensive knowledge of the principles and theory of electricity and electronics.
Physical agility to lift medium to heavy objects, and to stoop, bend, climb, and reach during work on electronic equipment.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding the English language.
Ability to interpret the work from technical sketches, schematics, and diagrams.
Must be able to follow instructions.
Maintain EVT Law Enforcement Technician Certification.
Maintain FCC license Element 1 and 3.
Maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

Install agency equipment including radios, light bars, camera systems, special lighting and equipment triggers and related accessories and wiring.
Coordinate with the I.T. department for required programming of technology items to include mobile data terminals, cameras, cradle points, etc.
Ensure the patrol deputy is knowledgeable in the operation of any new system installed by a Vehicle Equipment Installer.
Diagnose, locate, and repair defects in installed agency equipment or arrange for replacement as needed.
Coordinate the return or other warranty service of any faulty equipment.
Upfit vehicles with law enforcement equipment as required for agency use.
Assist other Fleet personnel as necessary.
Monitor and track radio shop inventory to assist in equipment ordering decisions.
Clean own work area and assist in total shop cleanliness.
Attend schools or seminars as required to maintain certification and keep abreast of current technology.
Be alert for conditions or situations which inhibit efficient operation of the Fleet/Radio shop and make recommendations for solutions.
Ensure all equipment disposals are properly completed and documented.
Perform other duties, as assigned, including modified schedule or temporary re-assignment during declared emergency or activations, as determined by the Sheriff.