Correctional Electronics Technician (40 Hour)
Somers, MT - USA
Job Summary
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- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
- This position and offers an excellent pension plan.
- Full time 40 hours per week;
- First Shift Monday through Friday 7:00 AM 3:00 PM;
- Key responsibilities for this position include the maintenance and repair of:
- Facility door programmable logic controllers (PLC) and interlock systems;
- Metal detectors;
- Facility intercom and paging systems;
- Intrusion alarm systems (i.e. sensors infrared and microwave);
- Fence alarms;
- CT Video Recorders monitors and surveillance cameras;
- Fire alarm systems;
- Environmental direct digital controls (DDC);
- Handheld radios base station radio equipment and repeaters;
- Man-down alarm sensors and systems;
- UPS/battery backup units for all security-based systems; and
- Low voltage distribution systems.
Note: Candidates selected for hire are required to attend a fourteen (14) week training at the CTDOC Training Academy.
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- Performs technical duties in installation maintenance repair and testing of highly technical security surveillance and life safety and alarm systems and communication equipment;
- Fabricates special electronic devices and systems as needed;
- Uses a variety of testing/measuring equipment and data to locate electronic malfunctions diagnose troubleshoot and repair systems and equipment;
- Trains instructs and supervises inmates assigned to an electronics repair shop in repair calibration and testing of electronic equipment and systems such as television cameras and monitors telecommunication receivers and transmitters including AM and AM-FM radios and inter-institution telephone and public address equipment;
- Acts as a liaison with outside vendors for purposes of ordering parts troubleshooting problems and researching solutions to technical problems;
- Maintains inventory of replacement parts;
- May inspect and/or test fire alarm equipment to comply with Connecticuts State Fire Prevention Code and State Fire Safety Code to ensure system integrity;
- Performs daily key and tool control counts;
- Keeps accurate and detailed records and makes necessary reports;
- Works with Correctional Locksmiths and Correctional General Maintenance Officers on work assignment basis;
- Maintains custody evaluates performance of and disciplines inmates assigned to work areas;
- May perform supplemental duties related to other trade disciplines based on experience knowledge skills and agency needs;
- May physically restrain inmates quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies;
- May be required to operate a motor vehicle;
- Performs related duties as required.
- Considerable knowledge of
- concepts and principles of electronics;
- maintenance installation and servicing of electronic security systems and equipment;
- specialized test equipment used in servicing of electronic equipment;
- materials methods tools and equipment involved in electronic repair and installation work;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Considerable ability to quickly and accurately analyze extent and cause of electronic malfunctions;
- Ability to
- read and interpret schematic diagrams and instruction manuals;
- operate and interpret computerized and automated control systems;
- maintain records and prepare reports;
- instruct inmates in techniques and skills of electronics maintenance;
- perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations;
- Supervisory ability.
- College training in electronics may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years for an Associates degree.
- Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a certificate in electronics may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
- Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Programmable logic controllers (PLC) and interlock systems;
- Metal detectors;
- Intercom systems;
- Paging systems;
- Intrusion alarm systems;
- Fence alarms;
- CT Video Recorders;
- Surveillance cameras;
- Fire alarm systems;
- Environmental direct digital controls (DDC);
- Handheld radios;
- Base station radio equipment and repeaters;
- Man-down alarm sensors and systems; and
- Low voltage distribution systems.
- Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.
- Incumbents in this class are required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification at the time of appointment.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to respond to after-hour emergencies as requested by facility supervisors.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators license. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
- Incumbents in this class must have general good health be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength stamina agility endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all duties of the class.
- A comprehensive medical examination including a controlled substance screening will be required of all applications upon a conditional offer of employment.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.
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