Communications Technician

Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career. MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value Accountability, Communication, Collaboration, Innovation, and Dedication then you are just the person we are looking for!

A Communications Technician is an essential member of our team and we invite you to apply and help contribute to CNLV’S growing success! Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.

CNLV Police Department appearance policy prohibits tattoos on the hands, face, neck, and head, including behind the ear. The only exception is a simple wedding band on the ring finger. If you have any prohibited tattoo, you are not eligible for the position. If it is removed, you would then be eligible to apply for the position.

For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attach any documents as necessary, and answer ALL questions. Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this announcement and click “SUBMIT” at the end of your application.

The starting hourly pay for this position is $35.86. Existing employees will receive increases as outlined by their bargaining.

This position is scheduled to work 4 days per week, 9 hours per day, (36 hour work week) Monday through Thursday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. This position may be required to work various shifts; emergency call outs; possible required overtime.

Under general supervision, performs skilled and complex communications work involving the installation, repair, and maintenance of the City’s radio microwave, video, and other electronic and mechanical systems/equipment utilized to support communication operations. Responsible for operating and maintaining the City’s Mobile Command Center (MCC), ensuring all communication and equipment systems are functional and ready for deployment.

Four (4) years of professional work experience in two-way radio technology industry within the last six (6) years, and must have completed one of the following methods of formal training in electronics:
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Electronics, or a closely related field; or Electronics certification from an accredited technical school; or Radio communications or electronics training through the U.S. Military and has completed three (3) years of active-duty service in an electronics focused role.

Equivalency:
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training in radio communications may be considered for formal training. The City assesses one (1) year of full-time work experience as equivalent to one (1) year of education.

Motorola XTS/XTL, APX series radios, and Motorola MCC 7500 console systems experience is preferred.

Microwave experience is preferred.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Class “A” or “B” Nevada Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsements within twelve (12) months of hire and must maintain for duration of employment in this classification. The CDL license must not have any restrictions that would prohibit the operator from interstate operations.

Must possess a valid Amateur Radio License, Technician Class or higher within twelve (12) months of date of hire and maintain for duration of employment in this classification.

FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License is preferred.

Certified Electronics Technician certification from International Society of Certified Electronics Technician (ISCET) or Electronics Technician Association (ETA) is preferred.

Current CCW permit is preferred.

Incumbents in positions that require possession of valid licensing/certification as a condition of employment must obtain and maintain such credentials within the established time periods, and throughout the course of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain…