BCI Special Agent

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an experienced individual for a BCI Special Agent vacancy in the Cyber Crime Unit of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section. This position will be based out of the London office with opportunities for remote working. 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. Successful candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate within 90 days to one of the following counties: Adams, Allen, Athens, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Gallia, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Licking, Logan, Madison, Marion, Meigs, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Morrow, Paulding, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Putnam, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union, Van Wert, Vinton, Warren, or Wyandot counties. 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. 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#: 26-04-061.

Requirements

• Completion of bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social sciences (e.g., criminology, sociology, psychology), computer science, computer forensics or other field commensurate to the Cyber Crime Unit
• 2 years' experience in cybercrime investigations with a law enforcement agency
• OPOTC peace officer certification or equivalent peace officer certification (e.g., another state, another government agency, military) and valid driver's license.
• OR 2 years' experience as a BCI Investigator
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using X-ways, FTK, and/or Encase forensic platforms
• Experience using Cellebrite UFED/Physical Analyzer, Magnet Forensics Axiom, or other similar data extraction and parsing tools.
• Understanding of and experience obtaining and executing search warrants for digital devices under state law or online accounts pursuant to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.

Responsibilities

• Serves as case agent assuming responsibility for conducting overt and/or covert cyber-oriented criminal investigations.
• Conducts forensic examinations of computers and data storage devices (applicants should have prior knowledge of, and experience with, computer forensic techniques and forensic analytical software)
• Conducts data extraction from mobile data devices such as cellular telephones and tablet devices (applicants should have prior knowledge of, and experience with, mobile device data extraction and analytical methodologies)
• Performs various tasks in the field such as disassembling digital devices for on-site data acquisition; forensically previewing electronic devices; seizing devices and digital media; and interviewing subjects, victims and witnesses.
• Conducts raids, searches and surveillance.
• Makes arrests.
• Gathers, evaluates and forwards criminal intelligence information.
• Completes and submits investigative reports for criminal and/or administrative actions.
• Serves as liaison to and works in cooperation with local, state, federal and other law enforcement/investigatory agencies.
• Provides courtroom evidence and testifies in court.
• Confers with prosecuting attorneys.
• Delivers speeches or presentations to specialized audiences and/or general public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees