Electronics Technician

Permanent Electronics Technician 4 (ET4)

Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC)

The Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals to fill a full-time permanent Electronics Technician 4 position at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in the future. Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) is located on a 60-acre site about 40 miles north of the Tri-Cities. CRCC is comprised of two-complexes. The Medium Security Complex (MSC) is a 2,048 bed facility that houses Incarcerated Individuals (I/I) with Medium and MI3 Custody.

MSC consists of 4 Hybrid units and 4 Medium units. The Minimum Security Unit (MSU) is a 480 bed facility that houses assisted living and MI2 Custody I/I. MSU consists of 2 units. This is a work/program orientated facility that offers many educational, vocational, and self-help programs and Class II and Class III Correctional Industries work programs.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all Incarcerated Individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

* NOTE:

This job posting may be used to fill future vacancies.

The mission of the Department of Corrections is to enhance community safety by collaborating with its criminal justice partners, victims, citizens and other stakeholders; administering criminal sanctions and effective correctional programs; and providing leadership for the future.

Duties: The Electronics Technician 4 at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) reports to the Electronics Supervisor and installs, maintains, tests and repairs the limited energy electronic systems throughout the institution and instructs personnel in the proper operation and care of that equipment. By providing these technical services to the facility, the Electronics Technician 4 ensures that safety, security, vigilance and communications systems are readily available and functional for custody and support staff and ensures that the safety and security systems for incarcerated individuals are properly maintained.

The Electronics Technician 4 supports the living conditions at CRCC, the mission of the department, and provides support for public safety.

Tasks Include (but are not limited to):

• Maintenance and repair of electronic systems.
• Provide maintenance support, parts replacement and administration for the following systems:
  • Security Electronics Network (SEN)
  • Motorola radio system with mobile and portable radios
  • Fire alarm system
  • Electronic door controls and indication
  • Video security cameras (Genetec)
  • Harding intercom systems
  • HID controlled access points
  • Perimeter fence detection system
  • Data and telecommunication infrastructure
  • Satellite/Cable T.V. system
  • Electronics Benchwork
  • Backup support for door access administration
  • Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) maintenance
• Projects/documentation/communication:
  • Facilitate assigned projects through clear communication with supervisors and vendors on project/task status, delays, impacts on the facility and security concerns
  • Research for new projects and upgrades to existing systems
  • Order parts and equipment compliant to current industry standards
  • Document work activities and update schematics and diagrams
  • Communicate with supervisors, customers and vendors on needed upgrades, repair status, delays and other concerns of open service requests
• Preventative Maintenance:
  • Daily review of perimeter fence detection system, security cameras and T.V. channel integrity
  • Cleaning and/or replacement of smoke detectors and other devices…