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.
36 mos. exp. conducting research & writing reports using operational mathematical analytical &/or statistical research techniques.
-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.
Job Skill: Public Safety
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.
Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio School Safety Center
Report In Location - 1970 W Broad Street Columbus 43223
At the direction of the Policy & Compliance Manager within the Ohio School Safety Center collect organize & analyze data review & analyze problems & information related to potential threats & develop research tools &/or means used in analyzing & disseminating intelligence information & create & implement sophisticated &/or complex criminal & terrorist related analytical products & policies:
- Formulate & implement plans policies & procedures for the receipt of locally & federally-generated time-sensitive threat information (e.g. policies & protocols for state & local governmental entities in homeland security school safety emergency management counterterrorism & protection of critical infrastructure & resources in the State of Ohio) in order to: assess local implications of time-sensitive & emerging threat information;
- Identify the dissemination of time-sensitive & emerging threat information to all homeland security partners including schools first responders & other disciplines;
- Serve as resource person & technical advisor in the area of school safety by responding to public information requests pertaining to school safety emergency management & anonymous reporting system inquiries & resolutions & gathering locally-generated information (i.e. suspicious activity reporting open-source media scanning information etc.) based on time-sensitive & emerging threats;
- Independently review & analyze problems related to sophisticated &/or complex school safety & emergency management-related activity from other Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) intelligence units & user agency personnel;
- Research track &/or manage school safety emergency management security & vulnerability assessment anonymous reporting & physical safety trends &/or data for review & reporting;
- Develop alerts & bulletins;
- Develop proper research tools methods & intelligence request forms to appropriately accommodate intelligence information;
- Develop & analyze informational databases spreadsheets & reports allowing information to be easily exchanged & understood; Prepare intelligence reports products & briefings for presentation to the Governors Ohio School Safety Working Group classified briefings & other administrators;
- Coordinate research activities with other departmental units &/or outside agencies;
- Assist with the statewide anonymous reporting system for school safety through recruitment &/or registration of K-12 schools for tip line service & provide technical assistance with issues accessing the system; Respond to inquiries from schools related to the tip line & assist schools with response efforts related to tips; Identify & share threats against schools that come in from tip line or from other stakeholders; Update K-12 school contact information; Conduct random & annual reviews of registered users of the tip line to ensure appropriate access;
- Assist with promotional materials related to the tip line (e.g. package materials & coordinate mailing to schools across Ohio) create suspicious activity reporting training & other education resources to support this initiative;
- Serve as a resource for the OSSC for state & federal systems & databases such as Communication & Information Management System (CIMS) & Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) (e.g. assist with the protection of both classified & unclassified information access storage dissemination & destruction);
- Coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security & other federal partners;
- Assist with office-related tasks as they pertain to the functionality & operation of the unit;
- Create & send notifications/communications as directed by the Ohio School Safety Center leadership;
- Deploy within the State of Ohio to provide analytical support during special events;
- Represent the OSSC at meetings & conferences as requested;
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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.
Background
- 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.
Position is identified as safety sensitive & is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24.
**Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Security Clearance**
Requires valid drivers license to operate state-owned vehicle or must be able to provide own transportation.
Ohio School Safety Centers Mission
The Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) is a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety who supports all Ohio schools and first responders in preventing preparing for and responding to threats and acts of violence including self-harm through a holistic solutions-based approach to improving school safety. Using a cross-disciplinary approach the OSSC will provide resources to schools to enhance their strategies for safety and emergency plan development.
Our goal is total commitment in supporting all schools in ensuring the safety of students employees and visitors through effective policies and procedures training and community and interagency involvement. The OSSC assists public and private Pre-K K-12 and Higher Education institutions.