BCI Special Agent

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an experienced individual for a BCI Special Agent vacancy in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section, Force Investigations Unit (North). This position will primarily be designated for remote working, with potential in-person requirements for training and operational needs. The headquarter location is Richfield, OH. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) serves as the state’s official crime lab, providing expert criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request, 24/7 and at no cost. BCI staff, including special agents, forensic scientists, and other law enforcement experts, work across three main divisions: Identifications, Investigations, and Laboratory. The successful candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate within 90 days to one of the specified Ohio counties. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization with 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. The office is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering career opportunities to people from all backgrounds and experiences, where talent and performance determine career paths. Employees can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in various events.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in criminal justice, social sciences (e.g., criminology, sociology, psychology) or related field; OPOTC Peace Officer certification; 2 yrs. experience in investigations with a law enforcement agency; valid driver’s license.
• OR 2 yrs. Exp. as a BCI Investigator, Class No. 26130AG; OPOTC Peace Officer certification or equivalent Peace Officer certification (e.g., another state, another government agency, military); valid driver’s license.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Investigation, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Confidentiality.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate within 90 days to one of the following counties: Ashland, Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Knox, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Wayne counties.
• 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.
• Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal history, Driving record, Taxes, Drug Test, Polygraph Test, Field Investigation, Psychological Examination, Physical Examination.
• 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.).

Responsibilities

• Serves as case agent assuming responsibility for conducting overt and/or covert criminal investigations related to use of force to include, but not limited to officer involved critical incidents.
• Performs various tasks in the field such as crime scene processing, subject, victim and witness interviewing.
• Develops informants and confidential sources.
• Conducts raids, searches and surveillance.
• Performs background investigations.
• 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