Posted 12 days ago
Radio Technician
@ Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS)
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Overview
Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is hiring a full-time Public Safety Radio Technician to install, inspect, test, maintain and repair two-way radio, microwave, mobile data and related electronic equipment. The role requires a three-year electronics diploma plus five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination, and Ontario Working at Heights certification.
Responsibilities:
- Install, inspect, test and maintain two-way radio equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on microwave and mobile data systems
- Work on outdoor rooftop and remote intersection installations
- Provide technical guidance on radio communications equipment
Requirements summary:
- Three-year electronics diploma plus five years of relevant experience
- P25 public safety radio training highly desirable
- Knowledge of microwave and IP networking systems
- Ontario Working at Heights certification required
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Ontario Working at Heights |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Electronics technology, Electronics engineering technology |
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Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS)
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
The Public Safety Radio Technician is accountable for installing, inspecting, testing, and performing preventive maintenance and repairs on all two-way radio equipment (both voice and data), microwave systems, mobile data terminals, and all other related data communications, electronic monitoring, and accessory equipment. Provides technical guidance on all related radio communications and electronic equipment.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Required Education, Experience, etc.)
• Three (3) year college diploma in electronics technology or a related field plus 5 years of relevant work experience (e.g. Public Safety Radio Systems), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Recognized training or certification in P25 (Project 25) public safety radio systems and/or public safety radio technology is highly desirable. Equivalent demonstrated technical knowledge and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge and experience with microwave point to point and point to multipoint systems. Including experience with outdoor installations (Rooftop and remote intersection locations)
• Working knowledge of IP networking technology, Lans, Vlans Routers, Switches, and Virtual Server environment.
• Ability to use specialized equipment, power tools and software for the maintenance and repair of equipment (such as drills, soldering guns, pneumatic wrenches, saws, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum and cable analyzers and radio servicing software).
• Knowledge of principles of two-way radio/communications, components/systems, and digital technology.
• Knowledge of principles of microwave radio and multiplex communications systems.
• Knowledge of telecommunications and telephony systems, including voice over IP (VoIP), IP-based communications, cellular services, and the integration of voice and data communication technologies
• Knowledge of solid-state electronics, the operational designs of circuits, and electronic testing equipment.
• Knowledge of common causes of failure that occur in radio transmissions and receiving equipment.
• Knowledge of current developments in the field of spectrum communications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) and current desktop operating systems.
• Ability to install or reconfigure complex equipment such as radio systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make minor repairs.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ontario Working at Heights training/certification from a Ministry approved training provider is required.
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