Electronic Systems Specialist

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* Working Title:

Electronic Systems Specialist*
* ** Job Class:
Electronic Systems Specialist*
* ** Agency:
Corrections Dept*
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** Job ** : 97819

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** Location** :
Faribault

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 10/17/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/30/2026

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** Hiring Agency:
** Department of Corrections

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** Division/Unit** :
Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) Faribault

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Hours of Work:
** 7:45am - 3:45pm

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $27.72 - $38.81 / hourly; $57,879 - $81,035 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The purpose of this position is to act as an Electronic Specialist for automated building, security, and communication systems at the Minnesota Correctional Facility - Faribault, with a strong emphasis on system networking and proprietary software. This position is responsible to maintain security over tools, equipment and information so the facility safety and security is not compromised.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Maintain electronic equipment/systems.

+ Install devices, conduit/raceway, cables/wires, assemblies/equipment, connectors,     etc. according to local city, state NEC regulations and industry standards.

+ Install data distribution cabling to computer terminal locations and terminate properly.

+ Recommends equipment and/or system upgrades, modifications, replacement, or interfaces.

+ Design and construct specialized electronic assemblies.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To ensure accurate evaluation, your resume must clearly describe your experience in the required areas. For each job, include whether it was full-time, part-time, or intermittent/on-call; how many hours per week you worked;

and the month and year you started and ended

LICENSURE/

EXPERIENCE:

+ Power Limited Technician license OR ability to obtain this licensure within the probationary period.

NOTE:

If the successful candidate does not currently have a Power Limited Technician license, they will be required to register as an unlicensed individual prior to hire and will perform work in accordance with M.S. 326B.33.

+ Three (3) years of work experience in installing, calibrating, configuring, maintaining and repairing electronics equipment.  Two of the three years of work experience must have been obtained within the last ten years.

NOTE:

Completion of a one year vocational/technical program in electronics technology or a related field may be substituted for six months of work experience.  Completion of a two year vocational/technical program (e.g. Associate in Applied Science degree) in electronics technology or a related field may be substituted for one year of work experience.

Applicants meeting the above qualifications will be further evaluated on the following:

+ Knowledge of standard practices, materials, test equipment, and tools used to construct, install, calibrate, configure, troubleshoot, repair and maintain complex electronics equipment sufficient to assure safe, efficient and reliable equipment operation.

+ Basic knowledge of computer network administration sufficient to install and configure computer hardware and software; troubleshoot hardware, software and network problems; and assign user passwords and appropriate levels of access.

+ Skills in using a personal computer and software tools to troubleshoot electronics equipment and computer network problems for building,…