Salary: $6,673.00 - $7,740.00 Monthly
Location : Snohomish County - Monroe, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Prisons - MCC
Opening Date: 04/23/2026

Description
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 4
MONROE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (MCC)
Monroe, WA
Full Time - Permanent
SALARY: $6673.00 - $7740.00 Monthly

OPENING DATE: 3/27/2026

CLOSING DATE: Continuous until position is filled

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual(s) for the position of Electronics Technician 4 (ET4) at the Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, WA.

The Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) is a 1400 bed male all-custody level facility located 30 miles northeast of Seattle. Employing approximately 1200 staff, the complex consists of five major units; the Washington State Reformatory Unit (WSRU), Sky River Treatment Center (SRTC), a large mental health in patient treatment unit, Twin Rivers Unit (TRU), Intensive Management Unit (IMU), and the Minimum Security Unit (MSU). Services provided at the Monroe Correctional Complex include; custody and security, classification, education, Incarcerated Individual work programs, health care (both patient and outpatient), mental health care, sex offender treatment, food service, maintenance, personnel, recreation, volunteer services, religious services, library services, Incarcerated Individual records, visiting and extended family visits.

The Department of Corrections (DOC), as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State. Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.
Duties
The Electronics Technician 4 (ET4) reports to a Maintenance Specialist 4 at MCC. This position operates, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electronic systems and controls in support of correctional/custody facilities and operations.

The ET4 supports this mission by installing, maintaining, repairing, and testing electronic systems used in communication, alarm, video monitoring/recording and security locking. The ET4 supervises offenders and instructs personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of electronic systems and equipment at the Monroe Correctional Complex.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as lead technician and perform work in layout, installation, of computer, electronic and control equipment.
• Administer, test, troubleshoot, maintain, repair Local Area Networks, hardware, software, and equipment that operate prison security and/or communications systems.
• Test, troubleshoot, maintain, repair analog, and/or digital electronic equipment used in 24/7 security and alarm surveillance.
• Diagnose, analyze and repair failures on security networks, servers, computers; IP addressing, installed hardware/ operating systems/software. Set up and configure network systems using current security features.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair networked door control systems including touchscreen interface, PC workstations, servers, cabling, electric cell locks, switches, relays, PLC's, control transfer systems and fire alarm systems.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair networked security video systems including: cameras, TV/monitors, workstations, servers, encoders, cabling. Diagnose and repair software, licensing, and network communication issues.
• Perform skilled technical work on mobile radio systems including the 800 MHz trunked communications system, digital radios, supporting computer systems and networks. Utilize computer software and electronic test equipment, perform system diagnostics to troubleshoot and resolve problems. Program handheld and vehicle mounted radios. Maintain current record of radios, numbers, programming, audio recording.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair perimeter shaker fences and microwave fence intrusion detectors, public address systems, battery backup (UPS) systems, fire alarm panels, intercom systems.
• Install, conduct frequent inspections to maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment to component level.
• Monitor, maintain, troubleshoot and repair CATV television distribution system and equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain network, coaxial, twisted pair or fiber-optic cabling and raceway or conduit.
• Interface with appropriate staff to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Review plans/specs, schematics, technical manuals and as-built drawings.
• Instruct staff and personnel in the proper operation and minor maintenance of assigned equipment to include maintaining and supporting security computer system.
• Under direction of a Maintenance Specialist 4 take lead role on facility electronic projects. Layout and schedule work and coordinate tasks between trades. Prepare material, labor and cost estimates and projections.
• Make recommendations to replace or modify/upgrade systems when they have exceeded their capabilities, economical repair or impending failure due to condition or reaching end of life. Keep current with industry standards and become familiar with new products and methods used in fulfilling primary duties.
• Assist and/or oversee vendor warranty repairs.
• Interface with appropriate staff to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Shop Administration / Management
• Reactionary repair, emergency response.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• High School graduate or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Washington State EL06 electrical license
• Two years of experience and completion of recognized apprenticeship or four years of applicable work experience or vocational training.

OR:

• One year of experience as an Electronics Technician 3.

AND:

• Familiarity with electronic system design/layout, systems/hardware
• Ability to use sound judgment, demonstrate problem solving on difficult maintenance and project problems.
• Understand and interpret written and oral directions, specifications and plans.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, documents and specifications and complete projects on schedule, within specifications and budget.

Supplemental Information

What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected] or call (360) 794-2716. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Veterans Preference Points Qualification
In order to be eligible to receive Veterans Preference Points, as noted in the Agency Wide Questions, you will need to attach a legible copy of your DD214 to your application OR email a copy to [email protected], by close of the job posting. If this information is not received by the closing date - no additional points will be applied to your final examination score.

The mission of DOC is 'to improve public safety'.

For additional information about the agency, please visit .
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insu