Wireless Communications Systems Technician

About the Agency

The WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace.

As a Wireless Communications Systems Technician, you will operate as a journeyman level technician who provides 24x7 maintenance, installation, and support of the Washington State Patrol public safety communication systems, including digital microwave radio systems, land mobile radio base stations and repeaters, voting systems, communications consoles, and related infrastructure equipment. You may also be assigned to system-level administration and monitoring of complex networked radio and data systems and equipment.

• Perform semi-annual and/or annual preventive maintenance and repairs on live microwave radio system equipment, land mobile radio infrastructure equipment, dispatch consoles, telecommunications equipment, and data network equipment per division preventive maintenance schedules.
• Perform monthly inspections of assigned communications sites and ensure these sites are kept clean, safe, and fully functional.
• Provide installation, programming, and repairs for walk-in or scheduled appointments in assigned geographical locations.
• Be available outside of normal business hours to respond to system outages and participate in a standby rotation.
• Respond to Emergency Communication System service outages and restore service to affected parties as quickly as possible.

Travel statewide is required for agency and division functions, training, infrastructure support, and project support, and may result in overnight stays. Employees with a take-home vehicle must live within 45 miles of their assigned district, division or duty station.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Washington state driver’s license.
• Two years of formal education or training in electronics.
• Five years of paid experience in maintenance and repair of at least one of the following: two-way radio systems and equipment, digital microwave carrier systems, wireless and wired data network systems.
• Experience and understanding of computer-based applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of computer networks, wiring standards, and protocols.

• A healthy work/life balance with flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• An Infants at Work Program supporting infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve the community and make an impact.
• Recognition of military veterans and/or military spouses per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
• Eligibility for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

The Washington State Patrol does not provide immigration sponsorship; therefore, applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.