<p>This is not a remote position. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at DPS Fleet & Supply in Des Moines.</p> <p>The Iowa Department of Public Safety is seeking to fill a Communications Technician 1 position within the Department's Fleet & Supply Operations.</p> <p>Organization Background</p> <p>The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a statewide law enforcement agency committed to serving the people of Iowa with leadership, integrity, and professionalism. We uphold the core values of courtesy, service, and protection, and collaborate with federal, state, and local jurisdictions within the criminal justice community to provide for the safety of people living in or traveling through the State of Iowa.</p> <p>DPS is comprised of the following divisions:</p> <ul> <li>Iowa State Patrol </li><li>Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) </li><li>Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement </li><li>Iowa State Fire Marshal </li><li>Division of Professional Development and Support Services </li><li>Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center </li><li>Administrative Services Division </li></ul> <p>Job Description</p> <ul> <li>Installation/up-fit, support and maintenance of police electronic equipment and components in fleet law enforcement vehicles, trailers, or other projects. </li><li>Job knowledge in electronics, automotive, two-way radio communication systems, and communication/data systems. </li><li>Removal of police equipment out of high mileage police vehicles and make same equipment ready for the next patrol car. </li><li>After removing equipment from police vehicles then make vehicles ready for auction. </li><li>Diagnose, troubleshoot, and make repairs of DPS equipment malfunctioning in vehicles as needed. </li><li>Support and maintain radar and mobile video platforms. </li><li>Ability to read and interpret service manuals and wiring diagrams. </li><li>Use electronic and diagnostic testing equipment as required on equipment. </li><li>Maintain Fleet and Supply / Garage Facility and tools as necessary to ensure an efficient and working environment. </li><li>Work with salvage vehicle parts and related equipment parts as needed in the DPS Fleet. </li><li>Assist with inventory of shop equipment, tools, supplies, and materials as needed. </li><li>Assist in asset reutilization. </li><li>Maintain neat and accurate repair records. </li></ul> <p>Additional Requirements</p> <ul> <li>The State of Iowa is an E-Verify Employer. </li><li>Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety investigators before a final letter of employment offer is delivered. </li><li>Possess and maintain a valid Iowa driver's license. </li><li>Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume within the NEOGOV application. </li><li>This is not a remote position. </li></ul> <p>NOTE:  Candidates are encouraged to also apply toCommunications Technician 2 (26-03229). Candidates will only be considered for the individual requisition(s) that they have applied for. The decision to apply for Communications Technician 2 (25-03229) will not affect whether or not a candidate is considered for this requisition.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>At the State of Iowa, we value our employees' talents and backgrounds, and we are committed to your well-being beyond the paycheck. As a valued team member, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:</p> <p>Paid Time Off:</p> <ul> <li>Vacation accruals that begin on day one and rollover on a yearly basis </li><li>Unlimited sick leave accrual </li><li>Nine (9) paid holidays per year </li></ul> <p>Insurance Options:</p> <ul> <li>Health - Affordable plans with the state paying more than 90% of premiums </li><li>Dental - Free for single coverage and affordable family coverage with access to a vision discount program </li><li>Life<em> - $20,000 in life insurance free, with an option to purchase additional coverage (</em>depending upon Collective Bargaining Agreements) </li><li>Long-Term Disability Insurance - Available at no cost </li></ul> <p>Retirement:</p> <ul> <li>IPERS Retirement package offering a lifetime monthly financial benefit for vested employees. For every $1 an employee contributes, the state matches with $1.50 </li><li>Retirement Investors' Club (RIC) offering a voluntary savings program including a State match of up to $75/month </li></ul> <p>Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care</p> <p>Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs</p> <p>To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage: Benefits at a Glance | Iowa Department of Administrative Services</p> <p>E-Verify and Right to Work</p> <p>The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.</p> <p>Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: </p> <p>1) One year of full-time work experience in telecommunication/radio system design, installation, or service. </p> <p>2) A total of one year of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in electronic technology equals one year of full-time experience.</p> <p>For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.</p>