Public Safety Intelligence Analyst - Cyber (2 Positions, Hybrid Eligible)

Public Safety Intelligence Analyst - Cyber (2 Positions, Hybrid Eligible)

About Us:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio’s motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You’ll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio Homeland Security

Report In Location: 2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235

Work Hours: 12:00AM to 12:00AM Rotating Shifts 24/7 - Working days & hours may vary (working hours will include nights, weekends & holidays, based on operational need).

(CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE) This position will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 days a week. Subject to change.

Under direction of the Public Safety Intelligence manager within Ohio Homeland Security (OHS), collect, analyze & disseminate information &/or intelligence related to cybersecurity threats or attacks of terrorist or criminal nature; Generate & disseminate time-sensitive & emerging cyber threat/trend information &/or intelligence (i.e., strategic, technical, tactical, etc.) to all homeland security partners (i.e., law enforcement agencies; public/private sector partners, etc.); Review & analyze information/data (i.e., raw, primary, secondary) from public & private sources, field organizations &/or agencies (e.g., monitor & evaluate the accuracy & reliability of information & sources; advise & assist agencies with priority intelligence requirements, target & problem areas; recognize trends of terrorist, emergency management or criminal operations; conduct all-source analysis & research to identify, monitor, assess & counter threats, incidents, postings & events posed by foreign cyber actors; respond to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) &/or State Fusion Center during critical incidents/events); Develop plans, policies & procedures for the receipt of locally & federally-generated time-sensitive cybersecurity threat information in order to: asses, gather & report on locally generated information &/or intelligence (i.e., suspicious activity reporting; dark web) based on time-sensitive & emerging

threats/trends.

Independently review & analyze problems related to sophisticated &/or complex terrorism-related activity from other homeland security units & user agency personnel; Develop proper research tools, methods & intelligence request forms to appropriately accommodate intelligence information; Perform or assist with assessments, analysis & security advisory services (e.g., threat; vulnerability; impact & trend); Develop & analyze informational databases, spreadsheets & reports allowing information to be easily exchanged & understood; Prepare intelligence reports, presentations & briefings (e.g., draft & disseminate alerts, bulletins & products; create written reports for OHS programs & projects; serve on committees & prepare speeches); Assist OHS Grants & Policy team to facilitate & implement grant funding objectives (e.g., monitor grant consultants/staff; develop grant products (i.e., assessments & trainings).

Utilize state vehicle to travel to various locations in order to collect, research & analyze intelligence information & other resources to determine patterns, trends & movements of terrorists &/or professional criminals to aid law enforcement agencies with investigations; Coordinate research activities with other departmental units &/or outside agencies; Assist with daily operations and office-related tasks as they pertain to the functionality & operation of the unit; Support DPS cyber-related operations & projects; Respond within the State of Ohio to provide cyber support during special events; Perform other duties as assigned.

What’s in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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; 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

Technical Skills: Public Safety; Cybersecurity

Professional Skills: Analyzation; Interpreting Data

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.

KNOWLEDGE: Public Relations; * Office Practices & Procedures OHS; * Agency Policies & Procedures ODPS; * Government Structure & Process Federal laws, ORC/OAC, House Bills, etc.; Law cyber-crime trends, techniques, tactics & procedures.

SKILL: Word Processing Microsoft Office Applications; Equipment Operations General Office Equipment.

ABILITY: Reasoning: define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; Numerical: READ & RECORD FIGURES ACCURATELY; Verbal: maintain accurate records; Verbal: originate routine business letters reflecting standard procedures; Verbal: prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; Verbal: use proper research methods in gathering data; Clerical: gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; Interpersonal: handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.

(*)Developed after employment.

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 lay-off or certification eligibility list if applicable.

Position also requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Secret level Security Clearance

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

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.

This position is identified as safety sensitive & subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24