Highway Patrol Electronic Technician
Listed on 2026-03-11
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol
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Location:
1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus 43209
Work Hours: Choice of 6:00am – 2:00pm OR 7:00am – 3:00pm
Posting Status: This posting is for applicants to apply to be placed in a pool of candidates to be considered for current and future possible openings at the location noted.
Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety- Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
- Free Parking!
Under the direction & guidance of higher-level Highway Patrol Electronic Technician, clean, install, repair, & maintain basic electronic & communication equipment:
- Install all RF mobile & portable electronic equipment, various electronic equipment, various wiring harnesses, various storage boxes, trays, consoles &/or cages into Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) staff vehicles, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) vehicles, &/or vehicles for other state agencies, which may contain secured ammunition &/or firearms.
- Perform final inspection of all items listed above & on all electronic equipment installed in vehicles for accuracy & completeness.
- Test, repair, &/or refurbish electronic equipment & various wiring harnesses; repair electronic testing equipment used for monitoring & adjusting.
- Monitor & correct any frequency modulations & power output according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules & regulations.
- Log repairs performed & adjustments to equipment per FCC guidelines.
Option 1: 18 months experience in installation, repair & workings of mobile communication equipment or vehicular electronics; for positions requiring travel, must possess & maintain a valid driver’s license per Section 4507.02 (A)(1) of Revised Code.
Option 2: Completion of a 2-year technical program in electronics or radio communications; for positions requiring travel, must possess & maintain a valid driver’s license per Section 4507.02 (A)(1) of Revised Code.
Option 3: Completion of an associate core program in electronic engineering; for positions requiring travel, must possess & maintain a valid driver’s license per Section 4507.02 (A)(1) of Revised Code.
—Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Note: To meet the minimum qualifications through completion of a 2-year technical program, applicants must be able to verify that the technical program consisted of a minimum of 21 credit hours upon completion.
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Telecommunication Systems
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