Title: Telecommunications Specialist (Sheriff's Office)
Job Number: 579
Salary: $37.33 - $56.00
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Telecom
Location: 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO, 80112
Job Type: Hourly Full-Time
Posting Date: 04/23/2026
Closing Date: 05/07/2026
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE:
While the full salary range for the Telecommunications Specialist position is $37.33 - $56.00 hourly / $77,646.40 - $116,480.00 annually, the anticipated hiring range is $37.33 - $46.65 hourly / $$77,646.40 - $97,032.00 annually. Final salary is DOQ.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Telecommunications Coordinator, this position performs a variety of specialized technical duties associated with the Telecommunications functions of the Sheriff's Office.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required:
- Facilitates the maintenance of radio equipment and peripherals by evaluating equipment problems.
- Assembles and programs radio kits for mobile installations and portable radio issue to users.
- Monitors and performs administration of Motorola Radio Management system for ‘over-the air’ programming, servers and associated equipment.
- Performs radio template building and programming for all radio equipment of supported agencies.
- Performs radio site equipment installation, maintenance and repair.
- Performs maintenance of Dispatch Radio Console hardware and software.
- Performs maintenance of point-to-point long haul microwave communication systems.
- Performs inventory control and documentation as directed by the Telecommunications Coordinator.
- Assists with the installation of mid-range computer peripherals, microcomputers, cabling, parts and software as they are related to the radio system.
- Recommends radio equipment, peripherals and accessories for purchase.
- Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion.
- Performs duties onsite, except those job duties that are customarily or by nature performed offsite.
- Interacts effectively with others.
- May be assigned other duties as necessary.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the function and operation of portable communications equipment, mobile radios, base stations and repeaters, digital trunked radio systems and point to point microwave long haul systems.
- Knowledge and ability to administer encrypted communications.
- Knowledge of microcomputers, peripherals and software, with the ability to work in a Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Server, and VMware ESXI environments.
- Knowledge of various communications circuits and connectivity.
- Intermediate knowledge of TCP/IP standards and various LAN/WAN topologies.
- Skilled in the use of basic mechanical tools.
- Skilled in universal safety protocols while performing essential functions.
- Ability to operate, repair and diagnose the technical telecommunication equipment used throughout the Sheriff's Office.
- Ability to operate a variety of mechanical and electrical hand tools.
- Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written English.
- Ability to get along well with others.
- Ability to safely operate a County vehicle in normal and adverse conditions.
- Ability to ascend radio towers to heights exceeding 100 feet.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Specialized training in electronics or related field.
EXPERIENCE: 12 years of electronic telecommunications technician experience in a Public Safety environment or 5 years of electronics technician experience in an encrypted Motorola digital trunked radio system environment and ETAI or FCC certification/license.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that satisfies the requirements of the job as approved by the Sheriff.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: ETAI Journeyman certification (CET) and/or FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) preferred.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License.
- Must possess CPR and First Aid certification within the initial status period.
- Must be willing to stay current with the latest information available on all products and equipment the Sheriff’s Office utilizes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.
- Spends 50% of the time sitting, 35% standing and 15% walking or climbing while on the job.
- Constantly uses eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of specialized equipment.
- Constantly uses visual capacity including depth perception, color vision and peripheral vision enabling the completion of required duties.
- Frequently stoops, kneels, crouches, climbs and balances while working with equipment.
- Frequently involved in oral and auditory interaction, enabling interpersonal communication.
- Occasionally lifts or carries up to 50 lbs. when moving electronics, test equipment, tools, office supplies or files.
JOB-RELATED CONTACTS:
Contact is with Sheriff's Office personnel, County personnel, State of Colorado Office of Information Technology engineers, local law enforcement agencies and outside vendors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is generally performed in a variety of settings with some exposure to weather elements, electrical hazards and confined workspaces. This position may be subject to call out for emergency equipment repair.
BIO-HAZARD NOTICE:
This position has been determined to be a MINIMAL exposure risk to "biohazards" including, but not limited to, viruses, toxins, and blood-borne pathogens, such as HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), HBV (hepatitis B virus), and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a "biohazard" may result in severe illness and/or death. Members are required by agency policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent and/or treat exposures to "biohazards".
YOU MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT VALID EMAIL ADDRESS FOR APPLICATION STATUS NOTIFICATIONS (only one email address is accepted by the system).
BENEFITS:
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees are provided benefits to include, but not limited to, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan and paid time off. For a complete summary of benefits review them at: 2026 Benefits Summary.
401(a) DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN:
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees participate in a mandatory defined benefit program designed to help employees establish a source of income for retirement years. Through the Plan, eligible employees must set aside 9.00 percent, which is subject to change in the coming years, on a pretax basis of which the County matches at 10%. The County also contributes 6.2% to Social Security.
APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:
Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Illegal Drug Use – Marijuana use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who have used any other illegal drug use within the past five (5) years will be disqualified.
- Any felony conviction
- Any conviction involving an act of Domestic Violence
- Driving Record - This includes receiving a DUI within the past five (5) years, having your driver's license suspended for any reason within the past five (5) years, and having five (5) or more tickets within the past five (5) years.
- Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest
- Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior
- Documented record of prior poor work performance
- Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement
- Inability to perform the essential functions of the position
- Police history - type, frequency and nature of contact(s)
- Providing false or misleading information during the application/selection process
It is the policy of the Sheriff's Office to not discuss the reasons why applicants were not selected for hire. There is no flexibility to this policy. Applicants may be notified of their disqualification at any point in the selection process. If you receive such a notice, it simply means that you do not meet our standards at this time. Receiving this notice does not indicate that you are ineligible to apply with other agencies.
REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS:
The screening process for any position within the Sheriff's Office may include written test(s), an oral interview, skills test(s) and/or other selection methods designed to measure applicants' ability to perform the essential functions of the job they are seeking.
Additional required tests/examinations also include:
- Phase I Suitability Exam
- Polygraph Examination
Additional screening may include:
- Psychological Evaluation
- Medical Examination, including a drug screen
- Background Investigation - This will include, but is not limited to, contact with the applicant's former employers, associates, neighbors and other pertinent sources. Applicant's military history, school records, police records and driving record will also be investigated. All examinations are conducted by qualified/licensed individuals designated by the Sheriff's Office at the Sheriff's Office expense.
EXPECTED DURATION OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
Due to the nature of the application and selection process for the Sheriff's Office, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately six (6) to twelve (12) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.
WORK SCHEDULES:
Employees are required to work the time periods and/or shifts, rotational and/or stationary, and location assignment, consistent with the needs of the Sheriff's Office.
DUTY ASSIGNMENTS:
All applicants hired by the Sheriff serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff of Arapahoe County and may be assigned to any of the agencies bureaus, sections or units at the discretion of the Sheriff or his duly appointed representative. Employment is at the will and pleasure of the Sheriff, per Colorado State Statute: 30-10-506. Written policies and other manuals do not alter the at will status of employment.
COMMUNITY POLICING:
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is committed to the implementation of the community-policing concept. Community policing is an organizational strategy and philosophy which emphasizes problem solving partnerships between the Sheriff's Office, neighborhoods, and businesses working together to create a better quality of life within the community.
INITIAL STATUS PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT:
Successful applicants are subject to an initial status period of employment. This initial status period is twelve (12) months for all positions. The initial status period is regarded as part of the applicant's examination process and will be utilized for purposes of employee evaluation, training and adjustment to the demands of the profession. New employees, who fail to perform satisfactorily during the period, may be separated from the Sheriff's Office, depending on the circumstance of each case.
POLICY ON REAPPLICATION:
Applicants who failed a written test may reapply and retest no sooner than three (3) or six (6) months (position dependent) from the date they took the written test. Applicants who failed an interview may reapply and retest no sooner that six (6) months from the date they received notification of non-selection. All other applicants who are disqualified can reapply with the Sheriff's Office no sooner than one (1) year from the date of notification of non-selection.
This job announcement does not constitute a contract of employment. Should there be any discrepancy or error in this job announcement, the applicable policy or pay rate will apply. The Sheriff's Office retains the right to amend this job announcement at any time without notice.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Should you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources.
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