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.

This position is a repost. Individuals who applied to the original posting, 260000DS/26-01-017, do not need to reapply in order to be considered

What you’ll do:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an individual for an entry level Administrative Public Records Analyst position at the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section, London Ohio office. This position will involve the review and redaction of highly sensitive videos involving Officer Involved Critical Incidents , Individuals applying for the position should feel comfortable processing sensitive material. This position will report to the London location daily. Although the applicant will report to London daily, there is a possibility that this position will become a hybrid position. The applicant must live within 40 miles of the London Headquarters. 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 duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Management of Public Records Systems, Databases, and Redactions

  • Manages incoming public record requests through applicable systems and databases
  • At direction of legal staff, redacts and prepares records for responses to public record requests in accordance with Ohio public records law
  • At direction of legal staff, redacts and prepares records for Ohio Attorney General specific projects

• Assistance to Legal Division

  • Prepare personal, confidential and sensitive correspondences and documents
  • Prepare reports on record requests and projects
  • Monitors and edits public record policies and directives at the direction of Administration
  • Maintain confidential files
  • Develops and conducts various staff and state-wide trainings
  • Other activities as requested by Administration

*Individual will be reviewing investigative records which may contains graphic/sensitive documents

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.

Must have experience in records management and public records

Must have at least 45wpms and the use of office equipment (i.e., use of computer; Microsoft Office programs; Adobe programs; redaction software; document and/or case management systems; photocopier.

Able to apply principles to solve practical everyday problems; take direction to perform necessary functions to assist with public records; show initiative to maintain accurate records; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; demonstrate attention details; ability to learn new software and technology; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; ability to lift 20 to 40 lbs.

Job Skills: Records management, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Time Management

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.

Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).

AGO#: 26-01-017RP

Background Check Information:

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

Criminal history

Driving record

Taxes

Drug Test

Polygraph Test

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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.