Civilian Positions
Civilian positions within the State Highway Patrol include: telecommunicators, service personnel for vehicle maintenance, technology and office personnel.
Radio Engineer
Description of work: Involves technical work in the maintenance of radio, microwave, and mobile data communication equipment. Will install, maintain, repair, and replace mobile and fixed radio transmitting and receiving equipment. Will repair, maintain, and calibrate speed-measuring equipment.
Training and Experience Requirements: Graduation from a technical school or community college with a two (2) year degree in electronics or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of electronic devices. Requires a General Class Radio Telephone License.
Criminal History: Must not have pled guilty, entered a plea of no contest, or have been convicted of any crime other than a minor misdemeanor.
Background Investigation: Must satisfactorily pass a thorough background investigation, including a check of local, state, and Federal Bureau of Investigation records.
Work Schedule: Normal duty hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, however technicians share the responsibility of being on call with other technicians in assigned area of responsibility.
Related Information: The Patrol gives equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or physical disability to all persons otherwise qualified. An applicant who falsifies any record, gives false information, or willfully withholds any pertinent information will be rejected for employment or dismissed if employed.
If you are qualified and seriously interested in pursuing a career as a North Carolina Highway Patrol Radio Engineer I, visit the Job Opportunities page for the State Highway Patrol positions currently open.
Telecommunicators
Description: Highway Patrol telecommunicators are dedicated to the safety of the citizens while becoming a lifeline to responding law enforcement officers.
Age: At least 18 years as of date of application.
Physical Condition: Be able to speak clearly, hear effectively, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and be able to respond under stressful conditions.
Education: As a minimum, an applicant must have graduated from an accredited high school. College or university level education desired.
Special Qualifications: Must have sufficient experience to demonstrate an ability to work efficiently under pressure situations. Work involves operating multi-channel telecommunications consoles receiving messages from field personnel, relaying messages according to agency procedures, and transmitting replies or other information to field personnel. Typing is required.
Criminal History: Must not have pled guilty, entered a plea of no contest, or have been convicted of any crime other than a minor misdemeanor.
Background Investigation: Must satisfactorily pass a thorough background investigation, including a check of local, state, and Federal Bureau of Investigation records. A psychological evaluation and a drug test are also part of the pre-employment screening process.
Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain Division of Criminal Information (DCI) terminal operator certification.
Schedules: Work weekly rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Applicant position and related information: The Patrol gives equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or physical disability, to all persons otherwise qualified.
An applicant who falsifies any record, gives false information, or willfully withholds any pertinent information will be rejected for employment or dismissed if employed.
If you are qualified and seriously interested in pursuing a career as a North Carolina Highway Patrol Telecommunicator, visit the Job Opportunities page for the State Highway Patrol positions currently open.