College Intern - Ohio Homeland Security Critical Infrastructure Unit
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Business
Data Analyst
College Intern
- Ohio Homeland Security Critical Infrastructure Unit
Organization:
Public Safety
Agency Contact Name and Information:
Alison Granger / argrangero.gov
Work Location:
Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus
Primary
Location:
United States of America - OHIO
- Franklin County
- Columbus
Compensation: $16.93 per hour
Schedule:
Part-time
Work Hours:
See Below
Classified Indicator:
Unclassified
Union:
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill:
Internship
Technical
Skills:
Internship
Professional
Skills:
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview:
Ohio Homeland Security Leads Ohio's commitment to addressing the threats and challenges of terrorism.
Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio Homeland Security
- Critical Infrastructure Unit Report In Location – 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223 Work Day and Hours – Work Days and Hours will vary between Monday – Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM depending on student's schedule This is an ongoing internship located in Columbus, OH. The selected candidate will ideally be able to work throughout the school year and summer, for an average of 20 hours per week or less (with flexibility during the school semesters given class schedule and course load).
The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students' academic status:
Undergraduate student rate of pay - $16.93 per hour Graduate student rate of pay - $20.59 per hour Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety Free Parking! Free onsite Gym! Onsite Cafeteria!
- Assisting in collecting, cleaning, and organizing critical infrastructure data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Ohio Critical Infrastructure Data System (OCIDS) standards.
- Update and maintain Geographic Information Systems (GIS) datasets and related documentation, utilizing the ArcGIS Online platform.
- Support data quality assurance efforts by reviewing records for errors, duplicates, or inconsistencies, and coordinating corrections with project team members.
- Remote meetings and field visits with county representatives to present/demonstrate the capabilities of OCIDS.
- Additional homeland security related tasks as assigned.
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*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
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 )
* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
The Major/Field of Study should be in:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Geospatial Studies Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Intelligence Analysis/Studies City/Urban Planning Civil Engineering Data Science / Analytics To be eligible for an internship opportunity at the Ohio Department of Public Safety, an applicant must:
Be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university. Be in good standing with the college/university. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Be enrolled in at least one course. Be pursuing a degree or finishing a degree.
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