BCI Special Agent

State of Ohio • London, OH

11d • $38 - $54 • Remote

About The Position

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is seeking an experienced BCI Special Agent for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), Special Investigations Unit. The role is primarily designated for remote work, with in-person attendance potentially required for training and operational needs. The headquarters location is London, Ohio. The successful candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate within 90 days to one of the following counties: Allen, Auglaize, Crawford, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Huron, Lucas, Marion, Mercer, Morrow, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood, or Wyandot.

BCI is Ohio’s official crime lab and provides criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Special agents provide investigative assistance, including at crime scenes, and may be on call 24/7. The position conducts criminal investigations and supports law enforcement and prosecutorial efforts. Employees of the Attorney General’s Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months to be eligible for consideration. The agency may fill additional similar positions from this posting.

Requirements

• Complete an undergraduate core program in criminal justice, social sciences (such as criminology, sociology, or psychology), or a related field; hold OPOTC Peace Officer certification; have two years of investigative experience with a law enforcement agency; and have a valid driver's license.
• Alternatively, have two years of experience as a BCI Investigator (Class No. 26130AG), OPOTC Peace Officer certification or equivalent Peace Officer certification, and a valid driver's license.
• Alternatively, meet the equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications for employment.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate within 90 days to one of the listed Ohio counties.
• Pass applicable background checks, which may include criminal history, driving record, taxes, drug testing, polygraph, field investigation, psychological examination, and physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Serve as case agent and assume responsibility for overt and/or covert criminal investigations.
• Perform field tasks, including crime scene processing and interviewing subjects, victims, and witnesses.
• Develop informants and confidential sources.
• Conduct raids, searches, and surveillance.
• Perform background investigations.
• Make arrests.
• Gather, evaluate, and forward criminal intelligence information.
• Complete and submit investigative reports for criminal and/or administrative actions.
• Serve as liaison to and cooperate with local, state, federal, and other law enforcement or investigative agencies.
• Provide courtroom evidence and testify in court.
• Confer with prosecuting attorneys.
• Deliver speeches or presentations to specialized audiences and/or the general public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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, plus 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level