Radio Communications Technician I

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The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Candidates for public safety positions will undergo a comprehensive background investigation to ensure their qualifications align with the responsibilities of a member of the Riverside County Sheriff IT team.

The requirements for this process include: a complete employment history, a record of residency for the past ten years, five to seven references (which must consist of current or former employers, family members, friends, and co-workers), all relevant police reports, documentation of vehicle accidents and/or citations, as well as a polygraph and medical examination.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office has an opportunity for a field based Radio Communications Technician I position.

The working title of this position is the IT Communications Technician I classification.

The Radio Communications Technician - Level I (IT Communications Technician) will be tasked with pe rforming work on Riverside County's Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) System.

Tasks will include installing replacement/upgraded communication equipment (e.g., radio, microwave, computer, switches, routers, Uninterrupted Power Supplies- UPS battery systems, infrastructure equipment, cabling) in office and commercial buildings and at remote sites (e.g., remote microwave/radio tower sites).

Performing preventative maintenance on communication network and/or components (e.g., subscribers' devices, switches, routers, UPS's battery systems, radio repeaters, and microwave radios), associated electronic equipment (e.g.

cooling units) and minor building maintenance (e.g.

locks, fencing, painting).

Responsibilities will also include testing and adjusting equipment in vehicles and stations to frequencies specified by the Federal Communications Commission.

While not required, candidates with experience in HVAC and holding FCC: Technician and/or General Radiotelephone Operator licenses are highly desired.

The Radio Communications Technician - Level I (IT Communications Technician) will report to the main office in Riverside for dispatch instructions, which can include driving to the Coachella Valley and/or Blythe daily for extended project periods.

Meet the Team!

The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California.

The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.Depending on the area of assignment duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Install communication (e.g., radio, computer) and other equipment in or on vehicles...