Job Details

Adjusts, tests, services, maintains and installs radio transmitters, receivers and other communications equipment in vehicles and permanent locations; designs, constructs, modifies and repairs radio equipment; and performs other related duties as required.

Current Vacancies

1. Five vacancies with the Honolulu Police Department, Support Services Bureau
2. One vacancy with the Honolulu Fire Department.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be established to an eligible list. This list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this and/or other departments.

Applications must be submitted online at to be accepted.

***Salary for the Honolulu Fire Department: $4,766 per month (SR-19)***

***Salary for the Honolulu Police Department: $4,766 - $5,800 per month (SR-19). Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.***

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At 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 obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your Bachelor's degree in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Alternatively, mail a photocopy of your documents to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete to be given credit.

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 an electronic copy of your FCC license to your application or submit a photocopy to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.

Education and Experience Evaluation

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your education and experience. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower grade.

Examination Weight

Education and Experience Evaluation - 100%