Radio Communications Senior Specialist

Job Description:

Radio Communications Senior Specialist

Description

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Police Department, Strategic Initiatives Bureau, is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as the Radio Communication Senior Specialist. This position is responsible for ensuring that all government radio systems and equipment are operational and meets technical and compliance standards by overseeing contracts, managing equipment installation and maintenance, and working with others. This is a regular full-time, exempt position with benefits, and a 6-month probationary period. The anticipated work schedule for this position may be 4x10 schedule.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation upon employee contribution
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 348 sworn officers and 192 civilians, serves a growing population of approximately 290,000 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Operational Support Bureau, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is, “ To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement .” We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment; and is competently able to do the following when assigned to the Chandler Police Department:

• Provide daily customer service support to 1st responders and dispatchers
• Investigate and implement mitigation processes for radio system coverage issues, including potential interference areas
• Perform ongoing configuration and maintenance of portable and vehicle radios issues, assign radios and associated equipment, maintain database of subscriber equipment
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure proper technical specifications on quotes and contracts, manage radio-related software, participate in regional system working groups, provide technical recommendations for purchasing
• Provides radio system related statistics to leadership
• Represents the city at various meetings
• Serves as a liaison to various internal department and external entities.

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Minimum qualifications

• Must possess at least an associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours in electronics, electrical engineering technology, computer technology or closely related field; and
• Must possess at least 5-years of progressively responsible experience in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electronic and digital communication and radio equipment and systems; and FCC General Class Radiotelephone Certification within 1 year of hire or promotion; and
• Shall possess a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Supervision

Work is performed under the supervision of a civilian supervisor or manager. This position does not supervise others.

Application Process

• NeoGov Application
• Preliminary Background Questionnaire
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Interview
• Interview with Chief of Police

This is a regular, full-time, exempt position with full benefits. This position is also subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 6 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please Click Here .

Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$73,819.20 - $106,995.20 Annually