Communications Equipment Technician I

About the role

The Illinois State Police Division of Statewide 9-1-1 is seeking a Communications Equipment Technician I in Lockport, Illinois. The position performs skilled technical work on the installation, removal, maintenance and repair of communications and electronic equipment, and is a full-time, salaried union position.

Key responsibilities

• Install, remove, maintain and repair mobile and portable two-way radios, base station radio systems, antenna systems and related components.
• Test, troubleshoot and certify electronic speed-measuring instruments such as radar and LIDAR.
• Maintain and repair emergency power generators and audio and video recording equipment.
• Assist with routine maintenance and installation of microwave transceivers and associated multiplex systems.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical records and reports to ensure accuracy, compliance and operational readiness.

Required profile

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the State does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Bilingual skills are welcome.
• Reasonable accommodation requests can be made during the application process.

What we offer

• Health, life, vision and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension plan, deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• 12 paid sick days per year, 10 to 25 paid vacation days depending on years of service, 3 paid personal days and 13 to 14 paid state holidays.
• Anticipated starting salary of $5,834 per month, with a full range of $5,834 to $8,307 per month.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois job portal; applications by email or paper are not considered. A detailed resume is strongly encouraged.