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.

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. 

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 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.
• Reviewing sex offender records for accuracy.
• Sort and upload court documents to offender database.
• Process applications for access to the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG).
• Provide phone and e-mail support to law enforcement agencies.
• Issuing statewide missing adult alerts.
• Monitor cameras and alarm panels.
• Perform inquiries and criminal history checks for BCI investigations personnel through NCIC.
• Offer support and information to the public in accordance with BCI policies and procedures.
• Accepting tips on the Human Traffic Hotline and passing them on for review.
• 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.

12 months experience 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

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path.  Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.

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#: 25-10-186

Background Check Information:

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

Criminal History

Driving Record

Taxes

Drug Test

Polygraph Test

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.