Electronic Technician

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available:
No

State of New Hampshire Job Posting – Department of Corrections – Division of Administration/Logistics – 281 North State Street, Concord NH 03301

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

Position # 16917

Salary: $19.96 – $26.41 per hour. Hazardous Duty Pay $60 biweekly.

Schedule:

07:00 – 15:00 with Saturdays and Sundays off.

Performs installation, testing, and repairs on electronic security systems for the Department of Corrections and performs related work as required, working in close and immediate contact with prisoners on a daily basis while maintaining responsibility for security.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after high school in electronics, electronic security systems, electricity, radio, wire communications, electronic equipment, or a related field.
• License/Certification:
  Valid driver’s license and access to transportation.
• Must be available for on‑call through a rotating schedule for off‑hour coverage to respond to emergencies and requests for timely assistance.
• Must be willing to work an extended and/or flexible schedule, including nights and weekends for emergency response. May be required to report for work with little notice due to emergencies.
• Must pass security and background screenings required for correctional environments.

• Trade school training in electricity or completion of a 2‑year college or technical institute program with a major in electronics.
• Standard apprenticeship under a Master Electrician.

Successful completion of the Corrections Academy within 12 months of hire and continuing certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority.

• Provides security, training, and supervision for inmate maintenance workers in the electronics trades.
• Detects electronic deficiencies or mechanical malfunctions and takes appropriate action to effect repairs or service, ensuring all work is in accordance with regulations.
• Conducts weekly testing on a portion of the electronic security system and maintains a record of testing and repairs.
• Provides technical support to the Electronic Technician II in repairing, installing, maintaining, and testing electronic security, communication, and control systems.
• Demonstrates possession of knowledge required to read blueprints and schematics and interpret drawings for repairs.
• Adheres to safety regulations as mandated by Safety Codes and departmental policy.

• Health: HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits. State-paid share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay.
• Dental:
  Minimal cost for employees and families.
• Flexible Spending:
  Healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Retirement:
  State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan.
• Work/life balance:
  Flexible schedules, paid holidays, and generous leave plan.
• Life Insurance: $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance.
• Wellness Program:
  Incentive-based, ability to earn up to $500.

For further information, contact DOC‑Recruitment at DOC‑RECRUITMENT.GOV or 603‑271‑5653.

EOE. TDD Access:
Relay NH 1‑800‑735‑2964.