ELECTRONICS COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN/ HELICOPTER & LIGHT AIRCRAFT

ELECTRONICS COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN/ HELICOPTER & LIGHT AIRCRAFT

Salary

$107,138.40 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

J6541V

Department

SHERIFF

Opening Date

07/28/2026

• Description
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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone.

FILING PERIOD:

The application filing period will begin on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified applicants.

EXAM NUMBER:

J6541V

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits

Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

Why work for us?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Essential Job Functions

Maintains specialized aviation electronic equipment by inspecting, testing, repairing, configuring, and replacing equipment in order to ensure: a) the equipment is in compliance with the manufacturers specifications and b) aircrews can perform their mission.

Assists quality assurance inspectors when Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification is required by recommending procedures and inspecting/testing equipment in order to maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).

Performs in-flight troubleshooting by flying with flight crews, observing equipment operations, determining solutions, recommending equipment, etc. in order to ensure equipment is in compliance with the manufacturers specifications.

Adapts commercial equipment for specialized uses by creating interfacing solutions in order to meet flight crew mission requirements.

Orders specialized aviation electronics equipment parts and supplies as needed by identifying needs and informing purchasers in order to ensure parts and supplies are available.

Keeps airframe times, materials, and service records by using a computer, entering information, reviewing/analyzing information, etc. in order to maintain airworthiness.

Participates in the set-up and operation of tactical air-to-ground communications systems by installing, testing, maintaining radio and antenna systems in order to ensure critical radio communications capabilities.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Class Specifications | ELECTRONICS COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN | Class Spec Details

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Four (4) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft radio communications transmitting and receiving equipment, one year of which must have been at the journey level.*

VISION

Vision and color perception must be adequate to effectively and safely perform essential job-related functions.

LICENSE

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. Applicants offered this position would be required to show proof of a 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 driving 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 MOVING 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

• Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.

In order to qualify, applicants must submit a copy of their valid General Radiotelephone Operator License at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application 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 used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs 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 to reapply.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of a Structured Interview assessing: Applied Experience & Training, Technical Knowledge, Troubleshooting, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Interpersonal Relations, Customer Contact, Technical Translation, Safety, and Oral Communications, weighted 100%.

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

TESTING ACCOMMODATION

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment 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 shall be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff's Department representative who 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 register.

VETERANS CREDIT

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veterans 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 sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org as soon as possible, so if you are eligible for veterans credit, we can include it before the list is available.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) will be placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Special Operations, Aero Bureau.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

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 Sheriffs 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 "Apply" green 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 the last day of filing.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers 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 applicants 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.

• msbeyer@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.

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 candidates 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 using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran's Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

For detailed information, please click here

01

The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistake you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification including the listed Examples of Duties and/or Essential Job Functions serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE RESPONSE AND NO CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• Yes, I understand the above information.

02

Which of the following best describes your experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft radio communications transmitting and receiving equipment?

• Not applicable
• Less than one year
• One (1) year, but less than two
• Two (2) years, but less than three
• Three (3) years, but less than four
• Four (4) years or more

03

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE: In the installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft radio communications transmitting and receiving equipment.

If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable."

NOTE: For each experience, you must indicate the following information:

1) Name of Employer

2) Position/Title Held

3) Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)

4) Describe Experience (in detail)

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. (You must also indicate this experience on your APPLICATION)

04

Which of the following best describes your journey-level experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft radio communications, transmitting, and receiving equipment? (Please ensure application/resumes contain detailed information specifically addressing journey-level experience). (Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.)

• Not applicable
• Less than one year
• One (1) year or more

05

DESCRIBE YOUR JOURNEY-LEVEL EXPERIENCE: In the installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft radio communications, transmitting, and receiving equipment.

If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable."

NOTE: For each experience, you must indicate the following information:

1) Name of Employer

2) Position/Title Held

3) Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)

4) Describe Experience (in detail)

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. (You must also indicate this experience on your APPLICATION)

06

Do you currently hold a valid General Radiotelephone Operator License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?

• Yes
• No

07

If you selected "Yes" to the previous question, please provide your General Radiotelephone Operator License number.

(Insert N/A, if Not Applicable).

08

You MUST submit a legible copy of your valid General Radiotelephone Operator License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Documents may be submitted either by 1) attaching directly to my application at the time of submission, or 2) emailing any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org or 3) faxing any outstanding documents to (323) 415-2580 at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.

• Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

09

Do you have a valid California Class C Driver License? Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a driver license prior to appointment.

• Yes, I have a valid California Class C Driver License.
• No, I am an out of state applicant and posses a driver license from the State from which I reside.
• None of the above

10

Do you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process?

(In order to be considered for the initial promulgation, make sure to submit all required documentation by the initial deadline. Submitting the required documentation past the given deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for placement on the initial eligible list.)

• Yes, I will require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process, and I understand the above information and instructions.
• No, I do not require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process.

11

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicants responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling.

• Yes, I understand the above information.

12

How did you learn about this position?

• Personal referral from someone other than a County employee
• County Employee
• Los Angeles County Government jobs website
• Social Media (Instagram)
• Social Media (Facebook)
• LinkedIn
• County Job Hotline
• Job Fair

13

WARNING: This pre-investigative questionnaire is part of the background investigation. It is used to determine an applicants suitability for service within the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (LASD). All information provided is considered confidential. A candidates information will only be disclosed to an assigned background investigator if he/she is deemed suitable for the job based on the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department hiring guidelines. Answer the following questions honestly and thoroughly, as your responses will be used to determine whether or not you can proceed with the hiring process. Your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification.

Do you understand this information?

• Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

14

The Los Angeles County Sheriffs 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.

• Yes. If employed by the Department, I agree to abide by the zero tolerance policy on the use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

15

The Los Angeles Sheriffs Department (LASD) employees must adhere to the departments policies regarding appearance. Hair should be clean and well groomed. Tattoos upon the neck, face or head are prohibited. Beards are not allowed for employees who wear any type of uniform; mustaches must be trimmed and neat; jewelry must be minimally observable. A uniform or professional attire is required while on duty. Are you willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD?

• Yes, I am willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD.

16

Do you understand you will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination, if applicable?

• Yes, I understand I will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination, if applicable.

17

Are you currently on criminal probation?

• No
• Yes

18

Are you currently on criminal parole?

• No
• Yes

19

Have you ever been convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs or any DUI-related crimes? If "yes", when was the last incident/arrest date?

• No
• Yes; within 1 year
• Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years
• Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years
• Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years
• Yes; more than 4 years ago

20

Have you ever used any illegal drug (methamphetamine, heroin, speed, cocaine, ecstasy, PCP, hallucinogens, etc.) OTHER than marijuana? If "yes", when was the last time?

• No
• Yes; within the last 12 months
• Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years
• Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years
• Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years
• Yes; more than 4 years ago

21

Have you ever used methamphetamine? If "yes", how many times?

• No
• Yes; 1 to 9 times
• Yes; 10 to 19 times
• Yes; 20 to 30 times
• Yes; 31 or more times

22

Have you ever used heroin? If "yes", how many times?

• No
• Yes; 1 to 9 times
• Yes; 10 to 19 times
• Yes; 20 to 29 times
• Yes; 30 or more times

23

Have you ever used speed? If "yes", how many times?

• No
• Yes; 1 to 9 times
• Yes; 10 to 19 times
• Yes; 20 to 30 times
• Yes; 31 or more times

24

Have you ever used cocaine? If "yes", how many times?

• No
• Yes; 1 to 9 times
• Yes; 10 to 19 times
• Yes; 20 to 30 times
• Yes; 31 or more times

25

Have you ever used ecstasy? If "yes", how many times?

• No
• Yes; 1 to 9 times
• Yes; 10 to 19 times
• Yes; 20 to 30 times
• Yes; 31 or more times

26

Have you ever used PCP? If "yes", how many times?

• No
• Yes; 1 to 9 times
• Yes; 10 to 19 times
• Yes; 20 to 29 times
• Yes; 30 or more times

27

Have you ever used hallucinogens? If "yes", how many times?

• No
• Yes; 1 to 9 times
• Yes; 10 to 19 times
• Yes; 20 to 30 times
• Yes; 31 or more times

28

By answering the previous questions, you acknowledge that any false statements or omissions in this questionnaire will cause you to be disqualified, removed from an eligibility list, or be cause for immediate dismissal, if any appointment is or will be made at a later time.

• Yes

Required Question

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Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website http://hr.lacounty.gov