About the Agency & Division: The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion *in the workplace, and is an *Equal Opportunity Employer.* *The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions.  Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future.  The Electronic Services Division (ESD) supports all goals, most directly sustain and enhance agency infrastructure and business processes, by improving collaboration outcomes between WSP business and technology divisions, using consistent planning processes, increasing business continuity capabilities, and providing quality communication services statewide.

Duties:

Provide{#msoanchor1 rel="nofollow"} expert radar, lidar, and aerial testimony in the Washington State court system; supply necessary SMD technical and certification information to the public and defense and prosecuting attorneys. Evaluate, procure, and validate the SMD equipment used by the WSP. Establish testing procedures and schedules for re-certification of SMD to ensure measurement accuracy. Perform or supervise the testing and certification of lidar, radar and aerial units. Specify the test equipment, components, and procedures used in the repair, testing and certification of all WSP SMDs. Assist ESD and FOB management in the coordinating of the SMD certification program with all ESD and FOB personnel and with the Washington State Courts. Our new teammate will be able to:

• Provide expert Radar/Lidar testimony in the Washington State Court System. 
• Plan, prioritize, and supervise SMD testing and certification. 
• Assist ESD and FOB management in the coordinating of the SMD certification program with all ESD and FOB personnel, and with the Washington State Court System. 
• Select, procure, control, evaluate, and validate the SMD equipment used by the WSP. 
• Perform General Administrative Duties. 

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics *AND *four years of experience in a field related to law enforcement Speed Measuring Devices. 
  • Additional experience and/or technical training in electronics or electrical engineering may be substituted for educational requirements on a year for year basis. 

Why work for the Washington State Patrol?

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities. 
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}.