Communications Technician

Title: Communications Technician DSP00971 Hiring Range: Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience Pay Band: 4 Agency: Department of State Police Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E Job Duties About the Position: Conduct installation, removal and servicing of equipment located in remote fixed sites and various types of mobile subscriber configurations for each of the agencies participating in the Statewide Radio System. Solving complex technical problems with communications equipment. Preparing reports regarding work performed, and updating maintenance data and inventory information to enable other technicians to perform or continue work. About the Agency: At the Virginia State Police, we are more than just a law enforcement organization — we’re a united team of problem‑solvers, protectors, and public servants shaping the future of the Commonwealth. Every role here strengthens our mission to preserve life, protect the vulnerable, and enhance safety while upholding civil liberties throughout Virginia. When you join VSP, your skills create real impact across every community we serve. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge: Advanced electronic theory and practices applicable to fixed and mobile microprocessor‑controlled land mobile radio and microwave point‑to‑point systems of trunked, digital, and analog architecture, dispatch telephone systems, vehicle‑based video capture systems, emergency power generator systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) remote site systems, PC laptops used for mobile data, and supporting environmental and physical plant equipment. Skills: Proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office applications. Abilities: Install, repair, and maintain equipment and/or software related to the mentioned systems. Work alone or as part of a team. Serve on a rotating 24/7 emergency call‑out schedule. Prepare, maintain entries into service record and asset management databases. Interact with co‑workers, agency personnel, general public, and others contacted internally and externally in the course of work. Lift 50 pounds unassisted. Live within a 90‑minute drive of the radio shop where the employee is assigned. Have experience in the military, civilian trade school, or equivalent. Possess a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operators License or recognized equivalent within six months of employment. Hold a valid Virginia Driver’s License. Hold a Registered Technician certification through the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Program within six months of accepting employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment. Graduate from high school or equivalent. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: This policy of the Department of State Police that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This policy shall be adhered to in all aspects of Departmental employment practices and does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance criteria, or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia.gov