Assistant Attorney General- OPOTA

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Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).

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Criminal history

Driving record

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The Ohio Attorney Generals Office is currently seeking an experienced attorney with a passion for public servicedemonstrated commitment to protecting the unprotected and a desire to work toward the enhancement of police officer training and law enforcement improvement to serve asan Assistant Attorney General for our Ohio Peace Office Training Academy. This position will report to the London OHoffice as directed.

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy houses both Commission and Academy staff. Commission staff overseestraining requirements and basic curriculum for peace officers private security local corrections jail personnel K-9 unitsand humane agents in addition to firearms programs for public defender investigators bailiffs probation officers andparole officers. They also oversee certification standards of peace officers. Academy staff provides instruction in advanced tactical hands-on training for Ohio peace officers using the latest research tools and techniques..

The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Attorney General are:

• Acting and serving as an authorized agent of the Attorney General.
• Handling and responding to publicrecord requests directed to the Ohio Peace Officer training Commission and Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy(OPOTC/A).
• Assisting in the development and review of policies and procedures and related documents to support OPOTC operationsand in the development and review of formal rules relating to the commission.
• Monitoring legislative changes and case law developments that may impact the OPOTC operations OPOTA/C lesson plans (basic peace officer corrections private security and advanced training) or the law enforcementcommunity.
• Analyzing and interpreting legal issues drafting legal documents and communications corresponding with interested partiesconducting training and participating in stakeholder outreach as needed and other duties as assigned to assist the ExecutiveDirector.
• Responsibility for public record fulfillment as well as assisting with record retention and disposal schedules.
• Assisting in the legal review of basic advanced and online training content for the law enforcement community; in theinternal development and review of documents relating to policies and procedures governing the operation of OPOTAtraining operations; and in the development and review of formal rules relating to basic advanced and online training forthe law enforcement community.
• Assisting subject matter expert groups in the development and revision of training content as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Principal Attorney to assist in the development and delivery of training for the law enforcement community.

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 ourTotal 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.

Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience conducting legal research.
• At least one year of experience tracking the legislative process.
• Familiarity with the Administrative Law Process under ORC Chapter 119.
• Familiarity with Ohio Public Records law.
• Prior experience/familiarity with law enforcement training or providing training to police officers.
• Familiarity with Constitutional and Criminal law.

Job skills: Attorney/legal Attention to detail Collaboration Strategic Thinking Verbal Communication Written Communication

The Ohio Attorney Generals Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohios past and present and the work it does today helps chart the states future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime assist the criminal justice community provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies and enforce certain state these and other capacities staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

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.