Public Safety Intelligence Manager PN: 20067787

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.
What Our Employees Have to Say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:
BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.
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What You’ll Be Doing:
• Leads and manages BWC’s physical security program across all statewide facilities, overseeing guard services, access control, surveillance systems, alarm systems, and overall security operations.
• Develops, implements, and updates agency-wide security policies, procedures, emergency protocols, and the central security guidebook while providing strategic security guidance to executive leadership.
• Directs threat assessment and workplace violence prevention activities, supervising the threat assessment team, reviewing investigative reports, and ensuring alignment with safety standards and legal requirements.
• Oversees internal investigations involving misconduct or policy violations, including case assignment, evidence review, interview oversight, confidentiality compliance, and coordination with HR, Legal, and external partners.
• Manages security-related budgeting, procurement, contracts, and vendor performance, including annual RFPs for contracted guard services and approval of invoices and equipment upgrades.
• Coordinates agency response during emergencies or service disruptions, maintains the emergency hotline, collaborates with Homeland Security and Public Safety, and ensures preparedness for evacuations, active aggressor events, and weather-related incidents.
• Develops and delivers agency-wide security and safety training programs, maintains required certifications, and promotes consistent security practices and a culture of accountability across all BWC locations.

Requirements

• 48 mos. exp conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques.
• Or completion of graduate core program in homeland security, political science, criminal justice, emergency management, public health, international affairs or related field; 12 mos. exp. conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Public Safety Intelligence Analyst, 64931.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skill : Public Safety
• Knowledge of: law enforcement, security management (e.g. building, equipment, staff), state & federal laws regarding Homeland Security, manpower planning, employee training & development, BWC polices & procedures, direct supervision, counseling & interviewing, public relations, government structure & processes (e.g. safety guidelines & legislation), security equipment usage(e.g. alarm systems, panic buttons, CC TV & digital recording devices conducting security audits, BWC safety practices (e.g. security policies & procedures, mail handling & suspicious persons), interviewing (e.g. new hires, safety personnel during investigation).
• Skill in: operating PC, use of Microsoft Office software, use of BWC-related software (e.g. easy lobby, outlook & access control), use of LineScan equipment, use of safety equipment (e.g. closed circuit TV, panic buttons, alarm systems).
• Ability to: recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take necessary actions, deal with many variables & determine specific course of action relating to facility security, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages, gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things, handle sensitive issues & inquiries from officials & public, prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences, interpret & communicate technical material, develop complex reports, use proper research methods in gathering data, originate instructions concerning use of machinery (e.g LineScan X-Ray); draft &/or edit administrative policies, procedures, informational booklets &/or directives, pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages BWC’s physical security program across all statewide facilities, overseeing guard services, access control, surveillance systems, alarm systems, and overall security operations.
• Develops, implements, and updates agency-wide security policies, procedures, emergency protocols, and the central security guidebook while providing strategic security guidance to executive leadership.
• Directs threat assessment and workplace violence prevention activities, supervising the threat assessment team, reviewing investigative reports, and ensuring alignment with safety standards and legal requirements.
• Oversees internal investigations involving misconduct or policy violations, including case assignment, evidence review, interview oversight, confidentiality compliance, and coordination with HR, Legal, and external partners.
• Manages security-related budgeting, procurement, contracts, and vendor performance, including annual RFPs for contracted guard services and approval of invoices and equipment upgrades.
• Coordinates agency response during emergencies or service disruptions, maintains the emergency hotline, collaborates with Homeland Security and Public Safety, and ensures preparedness for evacuations, active aggressor events, and weather-related incidents.
• Develops and delivers agency-wide security and safety training programs, maintains required certifications, and promotes consistent security practices and a culture of accountability across all BWC locations.

What This Job Offers

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