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5/23/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-02933
Network Technician III
Pay Grade15
Salary
$72,265.44 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Kentucky State Police
Location
8366 US 45 North
Hickory, KY 42051 USA
Description
Kentucky State Police is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.With the highest level of professionalism and integrity the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce,and deter crime and the fear of crime, enhance highway safety through education and enforcement, and safeguardproperty and protect individual rights.
This Network Analyst III position will support the Kentucky State Police West Communications Region whichincludes Posts 1, 2, 3, and 16. The technician will be part of a small team that will be required to maintainthe radio network, remote radio sites, and the associated radio consoles within the West Region. Additionally,the technician will be required to maintain all mobile radios, radar systems, data routers, sirens, andlights. The technician will be required to work Monday through Friday and will be on-call 24/7.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Performs analysis of a complex terrestrial, omnidirectional, wireless, 124 site communications networkincluding design, planning, implementation, operation service, and support of digital transceivers, routers,switches, consoles, PCs, modems, and end user hardware.
- Installation, modification, repair, and maintenance of peripheral end-user devices and interfaces with KSPnetworks and systems. Oversees procurement, inventory, and customer needs assessment. Conducts training sessionson equipment maintenance procedures, radio and radar operations and other sub-system programs.
- Responsible for design, planning, implementation, operation service, and support for other KSP criticalnetworks and systems including (not limited to) VoiceOver IP telephony 911 PBX, computerized detection systems,multiplexed point-to-point, video, and satellite or terrestrial mesh networks.
- Provides Project Management for complex network projects in the form of initiating, planning, executing,controlling, and closing the work of a team of in-house staff, communications utility providers, and varioustechnology vendors to achieve specific goals and meet criteria of network system transitions and migrations.
- Maintains documentation of network configuration. Evaluates and recommends forms and record design, testprocedures, problem reports from customers, etc. Reviews, prepares and maintains operational records andreports including daily activity reports, time sheets, equipment inventory, system status reports and othertechnical and administrative reports for technicians' use statewide.
Skills and Expectations include, but are not limited to:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Five years of experience maintaining communications systems.
- Ability to work as a team and independently.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career with the Kentucky State Police, where you canmake a positive difference in your local community, we would love to review your application.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Four years of network services, Information Technology (IT) systems support, IT production support, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:Additional education in computer science, IT, or a related field will substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Additional experience in network services, IT systems support, IT production support, or a related field will substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis OR a certification in an IT related field will substitute for the required education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title typically perform their work in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact David Barker at .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D