COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN I

​Agency: Illinois State Police

Position Title: Communications Equipment Technician I, Radio Network Services, Divison of Statewide 9-1-1

Working Title: Communications Equipment Technician I

Class Title: COMMUNICATIONS EQUIP TECH I - 08831 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 03/26/2025
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5423 monthly; Full Range $5423-$7721 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC014

 

 

• This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
• All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
• State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
• Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

• ​​Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. 
• Note: The Illinois State Police must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.
• Answer all questions thoroughly- DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME

Posting Identification Number  45052 

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

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Position Overview

Illinois State Police's Radio Network Services in the Division of 9-1-1 is seeking to hire a Communications Equipment Technician I. This position performs a wide variety of duties relating to installing, removing, testing, maintaining, and repairing equipment associated with a law enforcement agency’s communications system, including but not limited to, base and mobile two-way radios, antenna systems, emergency power generators, emergency warning systems, and other state-of-the-art electronic communications measuring, and surveillance equipment used by law enforcement officers. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.

About the Agency

The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Essential Functions

 

• Performs installations removals maintenance and repairs on mobile and portable two-way radios antenna systems and associated equipment.
• Performs installations removals maintenance and repairs on base station two-way radios antenna systems and associated equipment. Moves heavy equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Tests repairs and certifies electronic speed -measuring instruments including radar and LIDAR Light Detection and Ranging.
• Tests maintains and repairs emergency power generators audio and video recorders. Work may necessitate occasional call-up outside of regularly scheduled work period in order to assure continuity of communications systems within a district service area.
• Performs routine maintenance and assists with the installation and repair of microwave transceivers and associated multiplex equipment.
• Prepares and maintains various technical records and reports.
• Performs o