Radio Programming Specialist
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Salary
$54,864.33 - $95,952.87 Annually
Job Number
26SHRF349TF055
Closing Date
10/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Communications Technology Division provides communications technology solutions support for the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, other units of County government, and most local public safety and public service agencies within Hennepin County. The Communications Technology Division staff are responsible for deploying and supporting critical wireless voice and data network infrastructure and end user equipment.
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Location and hours:
This position is located at the 911 Emergency Communications Facility, 1245 Shenandoah Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447. There is no public transportation to this site. The primary work schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 pm, with the possibility of a structured flexible schedule (i.e., Monday-Thursday, Tuesday-Friday, etc.) as well as periodic 24/7 on-call schedule rotation to cover evenings, weekends, and holidays. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About this position type:
This is a full-time, benefit-earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Communications Technician.
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In this position, you will:
• Develop, maintain, and manage subscriber radio firmware, software, and hardware configurations, including code plugs, encryption keys, and related programming assets.
• Provide consulting, planning, troubleshooting, and on-site technical support to end users, and other technical support staff. Conduct testing, evaluation, and validation of new subscriber radios, firmware releases, software updates, and radio features.
• Maintain accurate records, radio configurations, documentation, inventories, and reports related to subscriber radio systems and programming activities.
• Assist with radio deployment, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management activities.
Need to have:
• Completion of an approved trade, vocational, or technical school or related educational program in wireless and electronic communication equipment or similar electronic technology area and two years or more of experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, programming, and operation of related communications equipment including portable, mobile, and fixed end equipment in the VHF and UHF, 800 MHz, and microwave radio bands.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
• Lift and carry up to 70 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice to have:
• Knowledge and Experience with:
o Codeplug development and/or developing automated workflows, scripts and Microsoft Excel macros or Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) solutions.
o Methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in radio testing, repair, programming, and maintenance.
o Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems and subscriber radio technologies.
• Ability to:
o Adapt to changing priorities and situations.
o Follow established protocols while exercising sound judgment.
o Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or call 612-348-7855
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