Public Safety Intelligence Manager PN: 20067787

A Little About Us:
With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.  
For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries. 

Our Culture:
BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines.  BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace.  We begin by being an equal opportunity employer.  Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values:
One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments.  Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state.  BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval. 

What Our Employees Have to Say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis.  Some comments from our employees include:

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!

What You’ll Be Doing:

•          Leads and manages BWC’s physical security program across all statewide facilities, overseeing guard services, access control, surveillance systems, alarm systems, and overall security operations.

•          Develops, implements, and updates agency-wide security policies, procedures, emergency protocols, and the central security guidebook while providing strategic security guidance to executive leadership.

•          Directs threat assessment and workplace violence prevention activities, supervising the threat assessment team, reviewing investigative reports, and ensuring alignment with safety standards and legal requirements.

•          Oversees internal investigations involving misconduct or policy violations, including case assignment, evidence review, interview oversight, confidentiality compliance, and coordination with HR, Legal, and external partners.

•          Manages security-related budgeting, procurement, contracts, and vendor performance, including annual RFPs for contracted guard services and approval of invoices and equipment upgrades.

•          Coordinates agency response during emergencies or service disruptions, maintains the emergency hotline, collaborates with Homeland Security and Public Safety, and ensures preparedness for evacuations, active aggressor events, and weather-related incidents.

•          Develops and delivers agency-wide security and safety training programs, maintains required certifications, and promotes consistent security practices and a culture of accountability across all BWC locations.

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.

48 mos. exp conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques. 

-Or completion of graduate core program in homeland security, political science, criminal justice, emergency management, public health, international affairs or related field; 12 mos. exp. conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques. 

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Public Safety Intelligence Analyst, 64931. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skill : Public Safety

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of: law enforcement, security management (e.g. building, equipment, staff), state & federal laws regarding Homeland Security*, manpower planning*, employee training & development, BWC polices & procedures*, direct supervision, counseling & interviewing*, public relations, government structure & processes (e.g. safety guidelines & legislation)*, security equipment usage(e.g. alarm systems, panic buttons, CC TV & digital recording devices conducting security audits, BWC safety practices (e.g. security policies & procedures, mail handling & suspicious persons), interviewing (e.g. new hires, safety personnel during investigation)*. 

 Skill in: operating PC, use of Microsoft Office software, use of BWC-related software (e.g. easy lobby, outlook & access control)*, use of LineScan equipment*, use of safety equipment (e.g. closed circuit TV, panic buttons, alarm systems). 

 Ability to: recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take necessary actions, deal with many variables & determine specific course of action relating to facility security, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages, gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things,  handle sensitive issues & inquiries from officials & public,  prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences,  interpret & communicate technical material, develop complex reports, use proper research methods in gathering data,  originate instructions concerning use of machinery (e.g LineScan X-Ray); draft &/or edit administrative policies, procedures, informational booklets &/or directives, pass criminal background check. 

 (*) Developed after employment.

EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox BWCADA@bwc.ohio.gov.

Salary Information:
Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state.  Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months, assuming job performance is acceptable. Thereafter, an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Background Check:

Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

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.

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.