Vehicle Equipment Installer

Job Title

Vehicle Equipment Installer

Job Description

This is skilled work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of equipment and accessories in law enforcement vehicles including but not limited to emergency lights, radios, mobile data terminals, camera systems, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth communications, transport cages, wiring, triggers, and power supplies.

Examples Of Duties

A. Abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics." B. Install agency equipment including radios, light bars, camera systems, special lighting and equipment triggers and related accessories and wiring. C. Coordinate with the I.T. department for required programming of technology items to include mobile data terminals, cameras, cradle points, etc. D. Ensure the patrol deputy is knowledgeable in the operation of any new system installed by a Vehicle Equipment Installer. E. Diagnose, locate, and repair defects in installed agency equipment or arrange for replacement as needed. F. Coordinate the return or other warranty service of any faulty equipment. G. Upfit vehicles with law enforcement equipment as required for agency use. H. Assist other Fleet personnel as necessary. I. Monitor and track radio shop inventory to assist in equipment ordering decisions. J. Clean own work area and assist in total shop cleanliness. K. Attend schools or seminars as required to maintain certification and keep abreast of current technology. L. Be alert for conditions or situations which inhibit efficient operation of the Fleet/Radio shop and make recommendations for solutions. M. Ensure all equipment disposals are properly completed and documented. N. Perform other duties, as assigned, including modified schedule or temporary re-assignment during declared emergency or activations, as determined by the Sheriff.

Typical Qualifications

JOB PREREQUISITES: High School Diploma or GED. EVT Emergency Technician Certification. Minimum two years' experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of vehicle electronics. Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods, and testing electronic devices. Must possess fabricating ability. You will be required to obtain your FCC 1 and 3 license within the probation period. Extensive knowledge of the principles and theory of electricity and electronics. Physical agility to lift medium to heavy objects, and to stoop, bend, climb, and reach during work on electronic equipment. Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License. Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding the English language. Ability to interpret the work from technical sketches, schematics, and diagrams. Must be able to follow instructions. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Maintain EVT Law Enforcement Technician Certification. Maintain FCC license Element 1 and 3. Maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS: Both indoor and open shop environments. Exposure to possible electrical hazards. Requires stooping, bending, and stretching when installing equipment in vehicles. Routine lifting of objects up to fifty (50) pounds. Normal daytime hours, but subject to being called out, and may be required to work overtime when necessary. ADA: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work environment requires frequent walking, standing, some lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight ten (10) to fifty (50) pounds and/or the operation of vehicles, office, shop keyboard or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand eye coordination are important for safe and/or productive operations. Environmental hazards: The job may risk exposure to extreme heat and/or cold, bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, and toxic and/or poisonous agents. Sensory requirements: The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception and texture perception.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. Nothing in this job description prevents management from assigning different or additional duties or modifying the job description at any time.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Benefits

The Marion County Sheriff's Office offers a highly competitive benefits package to all full-time employees and new incentives for Florida Certified Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers. Employee Benefits are detailed in the Marion County Sheriff's Office Operations Directive EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - GENERAL A. The following benefits are provided to all full-time employees. Some of the following are more fully described in the agency's operational directives 1. Annual Leave: Employees receive two weeks annual leave per the first through the fourth year of employment. Increases are given after 4, 9, 14, and 19 years of service 2. Holidays: The Agency recognizes nine holidays, which are identified each year by the Board of County Commissioners. Employees, depending on their assignments, receive either a day off or an extra day's pay for each holiday. Overtime Compensation: Employees receive compensation for overtime. They may receive pay, compensatory time, administrative time, or flextime, depending on their position and at the discretion of their supervisor. Medical Insurance: The Agency furnishes insurance through a group policy. The Agency pays a portion of the premium for the employee's medical insurance. The employee has the option, at their expense, to place their dependents on the same policy. If a full-time law enforcement or corrections officer suffers an on-duty catastrophic injury, in accordance with and defined by F.S.112.19 and 440.02(37), and is otherwise qualified, the Agency will pay the entire medical insurance premium of the employee, the employee's spouse and each dependent child until the child reaches the age of majority or until the last day of the calendar year when the child reaches the age of 25 if still a dependent for support, or if the child is a full or part-time student still dependent for support. If the employee dies, the Agency will continue to pay the premium for the dependent children and for the spouse until the spouse remarries. Benefits payable from another source will reduce these benefits paid by the Agency. To commit a fraud in obtaining these benefits is a first-degree misdemeanor. A conviction, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld, will result in the employee forfeiting the right to receive the benefits and having to pay the Agency back for benefits paid due to the fraud. In order for the officer or spouse and children to be eligible for benefits, the injury must have occurred while in fresh pursuit, responding to what is reasonably believed to be an emergency, or an unlawful act perpetrated by another. An employee qualified for these benefits is not eligible for any other health insurance subsidy from the Agency. Retirees and their eligible dependents shall be offered the same health and hospitalization insurance coverage as is offered to active employees. Retirees will receive a credit of $5.00 per month for each year worked, not to exceed $150.00 per month, or the cost of the insurance. The Sheriff's subsidy is a credit to the total cost of the insurance. This shall not exceed the total monthly cost, after subtracting the subsidy received from FRS. The subsidy shall be given to the employee until the employee reaches the age of 65, and then the benefit will stop. Worker's Compensation: Employees are covered by Worker's Compensation for on-duty injuries, per Worker's Compensation laws. Life Insurance: The Agency pays the premium for one (1) time the employee's annual salary for life insurance, including $12,000 accidental death and dismemberment for all employees. The employee can purchase additional amounts, if they desire. Additional Life Insurance: In addition to the regular life insurance in paragraph 6 above, the Sheriff also furnishes a $200,000 policy for on-the-job accidental death, and a $150,000.00 policy for on-the-job intentional death for all employees. In addition, the Federal Government furnishes a death benefit for officers killed in the line of duty. Long Term Disability Insurance: The Agency furnishes long term disability insurance for each employee who is eligible to receive the benefit after a 4 month waiting period. Generally the employee will receive 67% of his/her salary up to $3,000.00/month if he/she becomes disabled. This benefit would be coordinated with all other income received by the employee. Retirement: All full-time employees are covered by the Florida State Retirement System, with a portion of the contributions being paid by the Agency. Retirement contributions and benefits differ for high-hazard/ Special Risk employees (