Telecommunications Technician Trainee-26615205
Salary
$64,604.80 - $78,520.00 Annually
Location
County of San Diego, CA
Job Type
Regular - Full time
Job Number
26615205
Department
Sheriff
Division
Management Services
Opening Date
06/04/2026
Closing Date
6/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Are you experienced in working with electronics?
Do you want a career in the telecommunications field?
If so, the Sheriffs Office is seeking candidates for Telecommunications Technician Trainee!
The starting salary for this position will be
based on the candidate's qualifications at time of appointment.
About the Position
This position will perform installations, maintenance, diagnoses, construction, and services to a variety of telecommunications equipment to include large public safety land mobile and microwave systems. The complete description of the duties and responsibilities can be found by visiting the Telecommunications Technician Trainee job classification page.
Desirable Traits
Communicates Effectively, Customer Focused, Values and Respects Others, Drives to Excel, Teamwork and Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, and Supportive of Change
Hiring Process and Timeline
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
Note: Additional years of experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis; OR, completion of appropriate course work from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources will remove personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Background Investigation
Incumbents must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony convictions may be disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification or other examination or test.
Working Conditions
Exposure to high frequency noise and radio-frequency radiation including microwave radiation; exposure to noxious fumes; exposure to high voltage; working from antenna towers, ceilings, and other remote places; exposure to hot soldering irons; exposure to adverse weather conditions. This position is subject to emergency call on a 24-hour basis.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on an employment list for six (6) months based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Have you completed a certified vocational trade school program in telecommunications, electronics, or a related field? You must submit a copy of your certificate at time of application.
02
Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in the installation of mobile radios, radars, or other basic electronic systems?
03
If you responded "Yes" to the question above, please include your job title, name of employer, length of experience (month/year) and briefly describe duties performed.
Note: If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
04
Do you have the basic understanding of the functionality of radio telecommunications equipment?
05
If you indicated experience in the question above, please briefly describe your experience below. Include the length of your experience, name of employer, and job title where experience was obtained.
Note: If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
06
Do you have experience performing the following related tasks? Check all that apply.
07
If you selected any of the questions above, please briefly describe your experience below. Include the length of your experience, name of employer, and job title where experience was obtained.
Note: If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
08
Do you have experience assisting in the evaluation, diagnosis installation, maintenance, repair or programming of Telecommunications Equipment and/or Systems, specifically in any of the following?
Note: Your response is subject to verification.
09
If you selected any of the above equipment or systems, please indicate the type of work you performed in support of these systems. Please include the following information:
1) Type and name of the equipment
2) Type of work you performed on each system such as: evaluation, diagnosis installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, programming, etc.
Note: If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
10
Where did you hear about this job opportunity?
11
If you answered "other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity.
Note: If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
Required Question
Employer County of San Diego
Address 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370
San Diego, California, 92123
Phone (619) 236-2191
(866) 880-9374
Website http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov
We are committed to provide and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce for County departments so they may deliver superior services to the residents and visitors of the County of San Diego.