Senior Radio Technician- Information Technology Services (Civil Services)

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The Senior Radio Technician performs, demonstrates, and applies technical and mechanical knowledge to support the functionality, configuration, use and troubleshooting of radio networks and other instrumentation used within the City and its departments.

• High school diploma or GED. 

• Must pass extensive (Federal Bureau of Investigation) background check.

• No FELONY or Class A misdemeanor convictions.

• No Class B misdemeanor conviction within the last ten (10) years.

• No family violence convictions

• Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any felony, class A misdemeanor or class B misdemeanor charge. 

• Five (5) years of experience in the installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting communications equipment and systems. 

• An associate degree or higher in electronics, engineering or computer science field plus three (3) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements. 

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

• Must have or obtain FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) or CompTIA A+ certification within probationary period. 

• Experience with IP and Circuit based networks.

• Experience with electronic and test equipment including, but not limited to digital multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, watt meters, and network analyzers.

• Experience with repair and maintenance of P25 two-way radio subscriber or infrastructure equipment including mobile, portable and base station radios and repeaters.

• Experience with programming Light and Siren controllers such as Whelen and Federal systems.

• Experience with programming, codeplug template building (Fleetmaps, Mission Plan), computer configuration and integration.

• Experience with Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR)

• Experience with Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for dash camera/body camera system

• ETA GCT1 or GCT2 or APCO Public Safety Communications Technician Certification

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.