OHLEG Support Specialist 1-AG

About us:

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s 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 laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year. Staff at BCI work every day to provide the highest level of service. This includes special agents who are on call 24/7 to offer investigative assistance at crime scenes, knowledgeable scientists and forensic specialists using cutting-edge technology to process evidence to bring criminals to justice, and criminal intelligence analysts and identification specialists who help local law enforcement solve cases. Experienced special agents, forensic scientists, and other law enforcement experts’ staff BCI’s three main divisions\: 1) Identifications 2) Investigations and 3) Laboratory.

What You Will Do:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an experienced individual for an OHLEG Support Specialist vacancy in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section, London Ohio office. This position will report to the London location daily. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation, known as BCI, is the state’s official crime lab serving the criminal justice community and protecting Ohio families. BCI also provides expert criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. With offices throughout the state, BCI stands ready to respond 24/7 to local law enforcement agencies’ needs at no cost to the requesting agency. 

The successful candidate will provide technical support to the state's law enforcement community regarding access to the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG). These and other important duties include:

•              Handle incoming crime tips and communicate with BCI Special Agents, LEADS, and law enforcement on unique needs    and challenges.
•         Assist Sheriffs' Offices with registries.
•          Receiving and prioritizing calls based on urgency and importance.
•          Process requests for access to the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG).
•          Enter data into computer system for record keeping.
•          Perform inquiries and criminal history checks for multiple law enforcement staff through NCIC.
•          Provide information, instructions and assistance to the public within scope of authority.
•          Verify and issue Missing Adult Alerts as necessary.
•          Maintain daily log of calls and tasks performed.
•          Offer support and information to the public in accordance with BCI policies and procedures.
•          Respond to calls on the Human Trafficking Hotline.
•    Multitasking
•          Take on additional tasks as assigned.

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.

24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in criminal justice information systems, OR operation & maintenance of personal computers.

-Or completion of associate core program in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Criminal Justice with specialization in information systems, or related course of study.

Job Skills\: Professional, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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 Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. AGO leadership strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer, a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups, participate in online or in person events discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about different cultures and experiences. 

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration. 

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting. 

 The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AGO#\:24-11-184

Background Check Information\:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:

Criminal history

Driving record

Taxes

Drug

Polygraph Test 

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