Administrative Professional 1 (20086525)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) is hiring an Administrative Professional 1 for its Central Office at 1970 West Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. The OIU enforces Ohio laws concerning alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and SNAP fraud. This position provides administrative support and services to the Central Office, including communicating information about OIU services and activities, handling inquiries and requests, preparing correspondence and reports, and processing confidential materials.

The position is permanent and full-time, with work hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Compensation is $22.59 per hour. The role is classified and represented by OCSEA. Applicants selected may be required to undergo BCI and FBI fingerprint checks, a background check that may include a polygraph examination, comparative analysis, and/or drug testing.

Requirements

• One year of training or experience in secretarial science or business office applications.
• For positions requiring technical terminology, six months of training or experience in relevant technical terminology.
• Alternatively, meet the equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications for employment.

Responsibilities

• Independently explain, orally and/or in writing, the services or activities of the Ohio Investigative Unit within the Central Office.
• Compose and type routine correspondence and, when authorized, sign it.
• Research and respond to inquiries.
• Compile data and prepare reports and requisitions for equipment and supplies.
• Use specialized computer systems to complete requests, including public records requests, payroll verifications, and hearing requests.
• Prepare typed copies from oral or written instructions, correspondence, reports, and confidential materials, including subpoenas, case files, and evidence files.
• Proofread work pertaining to the Central Office.

Benefits

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service.
• Free parking.
• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed