Resolution relating to the Electronic Technician 2 eligible list for the Milwaukee Police Department

This Fire and Police Resolution would approve the eligible list for the City of Milwaukee’s Electronic Technician 2 position for the Milwaukee Police Department. In plain terms, an “eligible list” is the roster of applicants who have passed the required tests and screening and are allowed to be considered for hiring. This action does not hire anyone by itself; it clears the way for the department to use the list when filling Electronic Technician 2 jobs.

This matters to Milwaukee residents because these technicians help keep police radio and communications systems working. That includes fixing, installing, and maintaining equipment used by MPD and sometimes other city departments. Reliable communications are essential for emergency response, officer safety, and making sure calls for service are handled without delays or equipment failures.

For residents, the practical impact is that the city is trying to keep its public safety technology staffed and functioning. The resolution is currently “In Commission,” which means it is still being reviewed by the Fire and Police Commission and has not yet been fully approved. If the commission signs off, MPD can move forward with using the eligible list to hire or promote people into Electronic Technician 2 roles as needed.