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Posted: February 9, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Electronics Technician

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

Fresh

Location

Salary

$63,780 - $90,621

per year

Closes

March 3, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic security and communication systems in a federal prison to keep the facility safe and secure for staff and inmates.

The role requires hands-on technical work with equipment like cameras, alarms, radios, and fences, while also supporting broader correctional duties.

It's a good fit for someone with electronics repair experience who thrives in a high-stakes, secure environment and can handle both technical tasks and security responsibilities.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience in testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic equipment equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • For GL-09: Two years of graduate education or a master's degree directly related to electronics work (no education substitution for GL-10)
  • Proficiency in using schematic diagrams, testing equipment, blueprints, and specifications
  • Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), CCTV/DVR systems, fire alarm systems, and perimeter detection systems
  • Knowledge of PBX telephone switches, trunked radio systems, and electronic fences
  • Ability to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and modifications to ensure system reliability
  • Commitment to correctional responsibilities, including maintaining institution security on a regular basis

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Education: GL-09: Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree, only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position.

GL-10: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.

OR Experience: GL-09 and GL-10: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.

To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GL-09: Experience in the use of a variety of schematic diagrams and testing equipment to test, troubleshoot, modify, calibrate, install, maintain, repair, or construct electronic equipment.

Experience identifying and correcting electronic deficiencies and recommend improved procedures. Experience working in programmable logic controllers, CCTV/DVR systems and fire.

GL-10: Experience performing installation, maintenance, operation and testing duties on electronic equipment.

Experience reading, interpreting, and working from blueprints, drawings, schematics, and specifications. Experience working with PBX phone switches, trunked radio systems, and electronic fences.

If applicable, credit will be given paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:

Maintains the physical security of the institution through installation, maintenance and repairs of an array of electronic systems inclusive, but not limited to, PBX telephone switch, trunked radio systems, fire alarm systems, perimeter detection systems, programmable logic controllers and CCTV/DVR systems.

These systems are critical to the physical security of the institution in preserving the safety and well- being of staff and the inmate populace.

Maintains, develops modifications, and ensures the reliability of the institution's electronic security and communication systems.

Provides technical support during the preparation of drawings and specifications for electronic and telecommunication equipment as required by B&F Projects, Work Orders, etc.

Conducts inspections and performs preventive maintenance as required by policy.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: HER-2026-0024