Public Safety Intelligence Analyst

• Formulate & implement plans, policies, & procedures in response to time sensitive threat information at the local, state, & national levels (e.g., policies & protocols for state & local governmental entities in homeland security, counterterrorism, & protection of critical infrastructure & resources in the State of Ohio) in order to assess local implications of time-sensitive & emerging threat information;

• Disseminate time sensitive & emerging threat information (e.g., wanted persons, missing juveniles, drug tips, suspicious activity, etc.) to all law enforcement, homeland security partners & other related Public Safety entities;

• Gather locally generated information (e.g., suspicious activity reporting) based on time sensitive & emerging threats;

• Independently review & analyze problems related to sophisticated criminal &/or complex terrorism-related activity from agency personnel & other Intelligence units;

• Identify & analyze informational databases, maps, spreadsheets, reports, etc.;

• Prepare intelligence reports, products, & briefings for presentation to all public safety partners;

• Develop research tools, methods & requests to appropriately accommodate intelligence information & allowing information to be easily exchanged & understood;

• Assist in reviewing & recommending intelligence &/or analytical software & hardware equipment;

• Coordinate information & intelligence sharing with public safety agencies nationwide;

• Provide operational guidance to new partners & maintain partnerships with & facilitate exchange of information between federal, state & local law enforcement agencies for disposition of criminal activity &/or intelligence information;

• Travel to various locations with required job-related equipment (e.g., laptop, surveillance equipment, etc.) to research & analyze intelligence information to aid law enforcement & public safety agencies with tactical operations, investigations & the mitigation of public safety incidents;

• Collect & analyze intelligence information & other resources to determine patterns, trends & movements of terrorists &/or professional criminals to aid law enforcement agencies with investigations (e.g., homicides, drug activity, gang activity, fraud, human trafficking, etc.);

• Coordinate research activities with other departmental units &/or outside agencies;

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal statutes & Ohio Revised Code (ORC);

• Maintain common operating picture for the State of Ohio including overall threats, hazards, & response operations throughout the state & or nation as resources are deployed;

• Support information & intelligence gathering for DSAR & other situational awareness reports;

• Respond to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) Hub, State Fusion Center, or Emergency Operations Center during critical incidents;

• Support incident specific briefing to senior agency leadership & others as directed;

• Review correspondence, directives, & reports to ensure accuracy & completeness;

• Analyze trends that may indicate potential need for state involvement & asset deployment;

• Conduct special analytical studies to support the agency;

• Serve as resource person & technical advisor (e.g., respond to requests for information; represent agency in meetings & trainings) in areas of homeland security, criminal intelligence, & public safety;

• Schedule, coordinate &/or conduct briefings, classes, seminars & conferences;

• Cross-train job duties with Homeland Security & Criminal Intelligence;

• Assist with office-related tasks as they pertain to the functionality & operation of the unit;

• Represent the Hub at meetings & conferences;

• Perform other duties 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.

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.

• This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.
• This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

***Requires valid driver's license to operate state-owned vehicle or must be able to provide own transportation.

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**

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.