Technical Equipment Specialist

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for a Technical Equipment Specialist to perform technical work associated with the Police Department’s Technical Services Unit, to include installing, maintaining, repairing and removing electronic equipment in police vehicles, such as surveillance equipment, radio communications systems, electronic systems and other related equipment; to prepare reports related to unit operations; to maintain related records and files; and to perform other related duties.

1. Assist with assigning daily tasks and priorities to the Installation Technicians and City Fleet Services.
2. Serve as a liaison between department and other internal departments and/or external agencies for repairs or equipment installations.
3. Meet with customers at all levels to discuss and resolve problems tactfully, courteously and effectively; refer concerns and complaints to supervisor when necessary.
4. Compose, compile, prepare, review and present various reports, correspondence and documents of findings and results; prepare a variety of reports related to the operational activities and inventory; maintain related records and files for retention surplus and transfer purposes.
5. Inspect all vehicles, equipment, and radios, prior to issuance of the vehicle to ensure proper operation and performance of equipment.
6. Receive, evaluate and respond to requests for technical services; review requests for surveillance/intelligence to determine equipment needs.
7. Install, troubleshoot, and repair all in-car video systems (analog and digital systems).
8. Provide user instructions to officers on the proper use of electronic equipment contained in police vehicles.  
9. Coordinate repairs and software upgrades with video system vendors.

For a complete job description, click here. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Two years of experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining electronic and communications equipment.

Training:
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in electronics, radio communication systems, or a related field.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:  
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability.

Preferred:
None.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may be subject to pre-employment polygraph and/or CVSA testing.

From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background and driving history investigation to be conducted by the Police Department. 

Salary : $19