Public Safety Intelligence Analyst

Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center
Providing investigative support through the extraction and analysis of electronic devices, criminal case support, trend analysis, cryptocurrency tracing, and dark web investigations. 
 

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center
Report in location – 1970 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
•    Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
•    Free Parking!
•    Free Gym Access and Walking Path!
•    Onsite Cafeteria! 
•    Onsite Daycare!

What You'll Do as a Public Safety Intelligence Analyst
•    Identify & analyze informational databases, spreadsheets & reports allowing information to be easily exchanged & understood;
•    Prepare intelligence reports, products & briefings for presentation to all public safety partners;
•    Maintain association with & facilitates exchange of information between federal, state & local law enforcement agencies & taskforces for disposition of criminal activity &/or intelligence information on criminal activity (e.g., narcotic trafficking, illegal dark web activity);
•    Coordinate research activities with other departmental unites &/or outside agencies;
•    Gather locally generated information (e.g., criminal activity, suspicious activity reporting) based on time sensitive & emerging threats;

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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.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a commercial cryptocurrency training OR certification in a cryptocurrency tracing tool(s).

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Job Skill: Public Safety
 

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.

Position also requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Secret level Security Clearance.
Requires valid driver's license to operate state-owned vehicle or must be able to provide own transportation.

Background Check Information
A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants. 
A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
This position is identified as safety sensitive & subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24


To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov 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.
 

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.