Highway Patrol Electronic Technician

Job Description
- Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 1 (260006A6)

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Kate Veeley | keveeleyo.gov

Sep 9, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

HP Bucyrus DHQ 3665 State Route 4 Bucyrus 44820

United States of America-OHIO-Crawford County-Bucyrus

Compensation : $27.04 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours :
See Work Hours Below

Union : OSTA

Telecommunication Systems

Technical Skills :
Basic Documentation, Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Trade

Professional Skills :
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Listening, Problem Solving, Written Communication

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.

Report In Location - 3665 State Route 4, Bucyrus 44820

Work Hours:

7:00am - 3:00pm;
On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!

• 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 Committee (FCC) rules & regulations.
• Log repairs performed & adjustments to equipment per FCC guidelines.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Option 1

18 mos. exp. in installation, repair & workings of mobile communication equipment or vehicular electronics; for positions requiring travel, must possess & maintain valid driver’s license per Section 4507.02 (A)(1) of Revised Code.

Option 2

-Or completion of 2 yr. technical program in electronics or radio communications; for positions requiring travel, must possess & maintain valid driver’s license per Section 4507.02 (A)(1) of Revised Code.

Option 3

-Or completion of associate core program in electronic engineering; for positions requiring travel, must possess & maintain 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 yr. 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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