ELECTRONICS COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN WORKING SUPERVISOR

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We encourage applications from anyone.

FILING PERIOD:

We will be accepting online applications from Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Friday, January 16, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (PT).

All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M (PT) on Friday , January 16 , 2026, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER:

J6543B

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Essential Job Functions

Plans, assigns, supervises, reviews, and inspects the work of employees engaged in the maintenance, repair, testing, configuration, and installation of fixed, mobile, and portable radio communications and related equipment.

Monitors and participates in requisitions and orders for parts and supplies.

Coordinates with other units within the Department to plan and complete projects (e.g., installing and updating mobile radio equipment).

Shares technical knowledge and expertise with other Departmental personnel.

Confers and consults with Department members and vendor, to provide instructions on work techniques, equipment builds, equipment operations, repairs, maintenance, technological developments, etc.

Keeps shop and work records, and creates productivity reports.

Ensures compliance with safety regulations and safe work practices.

Plans and schedules equipment inspection and preventive maintenance.

Writes employees performance evaluations.

Performs the work of an Electronics Communications Technician on an as-needed basis.
Drives vehicles as part of job-related testing, reviews, and inspections.

For more information, please view the classification specification: ELECTRONICS COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN WORKING SUPERVISOR .

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
Three years of journey-level experience* in the installation, maintenance, and repair of radio communications transmitting and receiving equipment.

LICENSES

A valid General Radiotelephone Operator License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). **

A valid California Class C Driver License*** is required to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a valid California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.

Out-of-state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing. Out-of-State applicants will be required to obtain a California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.
LICENSE INFORMATION
***Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.

PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
VISION: Vision and color perception must be adequate to effectively and safely perform essential job-related duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*Journey-level experience is defined as performing the full range and diversity of work independently and reliably in radio communications, equipment maintenance, repair, and installation.

**In order to qualify, applicants MUST submit a copy of their valid General Radiotelephone Operator License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing . Please submit documentation to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be implemented as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.

Additional Information

EXA MINATION CONTENT
A structured interview worth 100% assessing:

• Knowledge of Mobile Radio Systems Including How to Install, Repair, and Replace Mobile Radio Systems.
  
• Knowledge of Emergency Light Bars and Sirens Equipment Including How to Install, Repair, and Replace Emergency Light Bars and Sirens.
  
• Knowledge of 12-Volt Electrical Systems.
  
• Knowledge of California Title 13 Regarding Emergency Lighting Requirements.
  
• Problem-solving Skills.
  
• Organization Skills.
  
• Supervisory Skills.
  
• Ability to Assign Staff to Projects, to Tasks, and to Assign Resources to Projects.
  
• Verbal Communication Skills.
  

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff's Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.

VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst at sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran's credit, we can include it before the list is available.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be place on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.

The list of successful applicants created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department , Technology and Support Division, Communications & Fleet Management Bureau.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a " zero tolerance " policy for its employees for the following:

• use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

AVAILABLE SHIFT Any Shift

APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• jphizon@lasd.org
• info@governmentjobs.com
• noreply@governmentjobs.com

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

NOTE: Applicants who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing . Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase an applicant's original application record.
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ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org

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Closing Date/Time: 1/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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