Electronic Technician
Website Branchville Correctional Facility
About Branchville Correctional Facility:
As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Branchville Correctional Facility promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The Branchville Correctional Facility is a medium security Correctional facility for adult males. Branchville Correctional Facility is located in Branchville, Indiana. At the Branchville Correctional Facility, incarcerated individuals have multiple opportunities for educational and vocational skills training, including woodworking and sewing, with the items they produce often going to community organizations.
Role Overview:
As an Electronics Technician, you will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of low voltage equipment to include: PA systems, radios, fire alarm systems, telephones, cameras, TVs, door control systems, and computer network cabling.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $22 per hour but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential elements of the job duties:
- Install, operate, and inspect electronic and telecommunication equipment.
- Troubleshoot a variety of complex electronic equipment and performs necessary electrical repairs.
- Responsible for researching and recommending new electronic equipment.
- Resolve electrical and operable problems when combining new equipment with present equipment.
- Ensure all electronic systems meet regulatory laws and complies to ACA standards and departmental policies.
- Ensure all safety standards and precautions are followed and in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Estimate and recommend project needs and budget requests.
- Document and maintain record of repairs, calibration, and tests.
- Order equipment and parts and maintain an inventory list.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You’ll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Must have a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
- Four (4) years of experience in repair and/or maintenance of electronic components and equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of, and ability to inspect, analyze and install electronic equipment.
- Extensive knowledge of standard theories, methods, procedures, materials, test equipment and tools of the electronics field.
- Working knowledge of, and ability to utilize, repair manuals, schematics, and parts catalogs.
- Working knowledge of hazards peculiar to high voltage electronics equipment and applicable safety procedures.
- Working knowledge of various power regulations throughout the state.
- Ability to analyze, diagnose and correct malfunctions of a wide variety of electronic equipment.
- Ability to establish professional and technical contacts with manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors of electronic equipment.
- Ability to maintain and update files on equipment and counts.
Additional requirements if position is for AGO:
- Provide direct support to military unit on live fire training ranges and complexes.
- Perform duties during day, night, and all-weather conditions.
- Required to attend and receive certification for overseeing an Indiana Department of Correction work crew.
- Working knowledge of fire code, IOSHA requirements, facility departmental and state policies and procedures, federal, state and local building codes.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
To apply for this job please visit workforindiana.in.gov.
