Public Safety/RF Technician

Posting Date

10/29/26

Application Deadline

11/12/26

Pay Range

$26.00 - $40.25 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Enterprise Technology

About the Position

Now is your chance to join Maricopa County Enterprise Technology & Innovation, Wireless Systems Division, as a Public Safety/RF Technician! As a key member of the Maricopa County family, this position provides a critical communications element necessary to keep the public safe. This position also provides all County agencies with reliable radios helping to ensure vital public services are available to every Maricopa County resident.

About Us

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic organization that embraces a can-do spirit? Look no further than Maricopa County’s Enterprise Technology & Innovation!

We are a team that prides ourselves on leveraging technology to create digital transformations. We look for ways to bring about innovative solutions while providing top-notch customer service. Apply today and become part of the team that makes a lasting impact on the future of technology at Maricopa County.

Proud To Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• •Three (3) years of experience in electronics which includes diagnosis, repair or hands-on experience installing mobile radios or other electronic systems in vehicles
• •Associate’s degree in Computer Science, or a closely related field
• •A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

The selected candidate must possess a valid Arizona driver's license, or have the ability to obtain one, by time of hire.

We Also Value

• •Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) or FCC General Radio Telephone Operator’s license or equivalent
• •Basic metal fabrication, welding (MIG, TIG)

Job Contributions

• •Perform new installation and change-outs of mobile two-way radios and mobile data terminals within various types of vehicles, including but not limited to mounting required antennas outside the vehicle, running required wiring within the vehicle, mounting radios within the vehicle and testing all radios and data terminals for continuity prior to finishing the task
• •Document work completed, update parts and asset inventory used in installation efforts within department-maintained electronic database
• •Respond appropriately to on-site customers with repair requests requiring immediate attention
• •Perform routine maintenance; modify, troubleshoot, align and repair equipment installed on public safety vehicles including lights, sirens and two-way radios
• •Request approval of changes to standard installation process and record documentation

Working Conditions

Work may be performed in an office or field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities of the job, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. The employee in this position may also be subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. The employee may be required to exert 50-100 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, and 10-20 pounds constantly.

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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