BCI Special Agent

State of Ohio • London, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is seeking an experienced BCI Special Agent for the Environmental Enforcement Unit of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), reporting to the London office. BCI is Ohio’s official crime lab and provides investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Candidates must reside in, or be willing to relocate within 90 days to, one of the listed counties in Ohio: Adams, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Licking, Logan, Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Union, or Warren.

The role conducts criminal investigations and related fieldwork, coordinates with law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys, and supports criminal or administrative actions through reports, evidence, and testimony. The position has variable, non-standard work hours. The posting describes the schedule as permanent, full-time.

Requirements

• Completion of an undergraduate core program in criminal justice, social sciences (such as criminology, sociology, or psychology), or a related field, or equivalent of the stated minimum qualifications.
• OPOTC Peace Officer certification; for the BCI Investigator experience pathway, equivalent Peace Officer certification is accepted.
• Two years of experience in investigations with a law enforcement agency, or two years of experience as a BCI Investigator, Class No. 26130AG, or equivalent of the stated minimum qualifications.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reside in, or be willing to relocate within 90 days to, one of the specified Ohio counties.
• Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months to be eligible for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a case agent and conduct all aspects of overt and/or covert criminal investigations.
• Perform field tasks, including crime scene processing and interviewing subjects, victims, and witnesses.
• Develop informants and confidential sources.
• Prepare affidavits, operational plans, and subpoenas.
• Conduct search warrants and surveillance operations.
• 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 a liaison to and cooperate with local, state, federal, and other law enforcement or investigatory 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 vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 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
• Optional deferred compensation

What This Job Offers

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