Criminal Records Support Specialist

This position is a repost. Individuals who applied to the original posting, 240008TO/24-05-071, do not need to reapply in order to be considered.

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. 

Formal & ongoing training for the systems of record used in the identification unit  at BCI; training on any new or enhanced equipment/software used within the identification unit at BCI.
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication &  division & in writing & speaking common English vocabulary.
Knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication & division. Skill in typing  45 wpm; use of personal computer; use of a scanner; entry onto designated
 systems of record within the identification unit at BCI. Ability to efficiently and  accurately read, scan, and enter data from physical records into the designated  systems of records.
-OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Will operate a computer and/or scanning device for long periods of time.

Job Skills\: Professional, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Coaching, Collaboration, Results Oriented

What you’ll do:
The Bureau of Criminal Identification, 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.

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.

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking experienced and  professional individuals for 3 Criminal Records Support Specialists vacancies in the Identifications Divisions of the BCI Section office. These positions will report to the BCI headquarters in London, OH daily.  The purpose of the Criminal Records Support  Specialist is to convert physical records into an electronic format and enter data  into the designated systems of record. The duties for this position include, but  are not limited to, the following:

·         Convert physical records relating to an individual’s arrest, conviction, and/or fingerprinting to electronic format.

·         Retrieves physical records relating to an individual’s arrest, conviction, or  fingerprinting

·         Converts physical records to electronic format as directed

·         Compares quality of electronic records to physical record

• Identifies the proper system into which electronic records must be uploaded
• Uploads electronic records into designated system of record
• Enter data from, and pertaining to, physical records into designated systems of  record.
• Reviews physical records received by BCI from courts, law enforcement  agencies, and other sources as directed
• Updates/logs information pertaining to physical records received by BCI in the appropriate systems of record
• Enters information from physical records received by BCI into the appropriate systems of record as directed
• Verifies data from physical records received by BCI matches the information  entered into the systems or record
• Files, refiles, or disposes of physical records received by BCI as directed
• Performs related administrative duties.
• Trains other Criminal Records Support Specialists
• Reviews the work product of other Criminal Records Support Specialists
• Review, log, distribute, file and/or re-file records associated with an individual’s  criminal history or criminal records check
• Other duties as duties as needed to support the unit staff and operation of the  unit

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.

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#\:25-01-004

Background Check Information:

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

Criminal history

Driving record

Taxes

Drug Test

Polygraph Test

Field Investigation

In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).

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.