Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio Investigative Unit
Report In Location - 1970 West Broad St., Columbus, OH 43223
Hours Worked - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
- Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
- Free Parking!
- Free On-site Gym!
What You'll Do as a Public Safety Intelligence Analyst
- Independently gathers, reviews & analyzes locally generated information (i.e., criminal activity, suspicious activity, data published in documents from sources such as the county auditor, recorder, Secretary of State, &/or county courts) based on time sensitive & emerging threats.
- Researches & analyzes data trends in order to identify criminal patterns & suspect activity in support of law enforcement task forces & public safety investigations.
- Utilizes Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS), social media accounts, informational databases, spreadsheets, reports &/or other sources for monitoring & assessing the development of criminal activity, threats or violence against the public &/or law enforcement personnel.
- Ensures timely dissemination of time sensitive & emerging threat information to all law enforcement, homeland security partners &/or other public safety disciplines.
- Conducts forensic financial analysis of businesses, individuals or groups identified as participating in suspicious or illegal activity.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Option 1
36 mos. exp. conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques.
Option 2
- Or completion of undergraduate core program in homeland security, political science, criminal justice, emergency management, public health, international affairs or related field;
AND 12 mos. exp. conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
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JOB SKILLS - Public Safety
Supplemental Information
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT
If required, must obtain LEADS certification; must renew LEADS certification biannually. Additionally, some positions at Department of Public Safety must be able to obtain & maintain secret level federal security clearance.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
May require some travel. Working hours will include nights, weekends and holidays, based on operational need.
This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.
Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Security Clearance.
Requires valid driver's license to operate state-owned vehicle or must be able to provide own transportation.
Background Check Information
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A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
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A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
Position is identified as safety sensitive & is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24.
To request a disability accommodation, please email [email protected] as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
