Salary: $4,933.00 - $6,003.00 Monthly
Location : Oahu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 325256
Department: Various Departments
Opening Date: 03/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position InformationThe
Honolulu Police Department, Support Services Bureau is looking for four (4)
Radio Technician I to independently adjust, test, service, maintain and install radio transmitters, receivers, and other communication equipment in vehicles and facilities.
What You'll Do:- Install, maintain, and repair radio communication systems including base stations, repeaters, mobile and portable radios, dispatch equipment, antennas, and transmission line systems used by City departments.
- Troubleshoot and service electronic equipment, including trucking radios, sound distribution systems, fire station intercoms, and other department electronics such as projectors and testing instruments.
- Support system design and upgrades by assisting with circuit design, modifying existing systems, and building custom components for specialized radio equipment installations.
- Provide technical support and training by instructing radio users on proper equipment operation, ensuring compliance with FCC regulations, and assisting with maintenance of shop tools, equipment, and vehicles.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities of the position.
***Salary for the Honolulu Police Department: $4,933 - $6,003 per month (SR-19). Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.***The
Honolulu Fire Department is looking for a
Radio Technician I who is responsible for the installation, repair, adjustment, and preventive maintenance of communications and electronic equipment.
What You'll Do:- Install, program, maintain, and repair public safety communication systems, including 800 MHz digital trucking radios, microwave systems, transmitters, receivers, mobile data computers, sirens, and emergency vehicle equipment.
- Monitor and troubleshoot radio system performance, performing signal level measurements, system alignments, and interference investigations to maintain reliable communications.
- Conduct preventive maintenance and system monitoring, including reviewing alarms, logging maintenance activities, maintaining FCC records, and ensuring equipment operates within system specifications.
- Support communications operations and users, including installing equipment at multiple sites, maintaining specialized devices such as laser guns, assisting with system design projects, and training personnel on proper radio equipment use.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities of the position.
***Salary for the Honolulu Fire Department: $4,933 per month (SR-19)Enjoy
excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
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Minimum Qualification RequirementsAt time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of a two-year program in electronics technology from an accredited community college or technical school.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Three (3) years of technical work experience involving the installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of radio communications or related equipment.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.
Desirable: Possession of a valid Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License is desirable. If you have a valid FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License,
please attach a copy of your license to your application; or mail in a photocopy of your license by the closing date of the recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All documents must be legible in order to be given credit.
Examination ProcessIf you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
-- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
-- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit:
To view additional information, please visit our page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS: When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the
Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide
detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if you've held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:- Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
- Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
- Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
- Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
- Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
- Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
- Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
- All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification.
Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., driver's license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.
- I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.
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Which electronic test equipment have you used on the job? (Check all that apply)
- Analyzer
- Bridge
- Digital multimeter
- Frequency meter
- Modulation / Deviation meter
- Oscilloscope
- Power meter
- Sinad meter
- Signal generator
- Spectrum analyzer
- Other
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What kind of measurements have you taken with the test equipment you have used on the job? (Check all that apply)
- A.C. current
- Capacitance
- D.C. current
- Frequency stability
- Inductance
- Overall selectivity
- Phase distortion
- Power
- R.F. frequencies
- Resistance
- Spectrum analysis
- Voltage
- Waveform
- Other
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Describe your technical work experience involving the installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of radio communications or related equipment. In your description, provide the following information:
- Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
- List the radio and communications systems and equipment you worked on,
- Describe the department/division where you worked (e.g., radio mechanic shop),
- Explain your specific duties and responsibilities in installing, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting and modifying the radio and communications equipment you worked on, and
- How much time was spent on installing, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting and modifying the equipment.
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Describe your experience in evaluating and diagnosing radio and communications equipment and systems at the component level. Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and provide specific examples of such work (i.e., explain what you looked at and why).
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Do you possess a valid Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License?
- Yes, and I will submit a copy...