UDC Radio Technician - Operations Specialist

About the job

The Utah Department of Corrections is looking for a UDC Operations Specialist to assist in the department's radio and fleet program. This position is integral to the function of UDC and involves all aspects related to mobile and portable police radios, marked and unmarked patrol vehicles and non-sworn vehicles, installation and maintenance and repair of police equipment, and inventory management of UDC vehicles and related police equipment. Primary Duties Emergency two-way radio programming, installation, repair, troubleshooting, deployment, inventory, and coordination of UDC’s 700 MHz VHF L3 Harris Motorola Radios Systems. May also include more in-depth management of complex communications equipment with coordination between state and local agencies. Ensuring radio signal strength and functionality between all UDC staff, vehicles, and facilities. Secondary Duties Provides technical/hands-on assistance with agency radio communication systems and vehicle emergency equipment. Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems, makes adjustments, repairs and/or performs preventative maintenance across multiple disciplines. Radio management, to include the documentation, assignment, inventory, and coordination of the UDC radio inventory, potentially contributing and coordinating with UDC’s vehicle vehicle fleet staff. Basic evaluation, troubleshooting, and repair of handheld/vehicle radio equipment. Emergency equipment research, procurement, inventory, and distribution. Also includes the inspection and evaluation of used equipment for reuse. Assist UDC with any RF needs as assigned, including counter-UAS technologies (detection and interception). Additional Requirements Requires regular physical exertion that may include: standing, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and lifting moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or over long periods of time. Requires safe operation of a department vehicle.