Critical Infrastructure Protection Planner

Overview

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio Homeland Security

Report In Location – 1970 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Hours – 8:00AM to 5:00PM

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service
• Free Parking
• Free Gym Access and Walking Path
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Onsite Daycare

• Act as principal liaison between the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) Division of Homeland Security & various federal, county, city &/or municipal infrastructure protection agencies or personnel performing critical infrastructure protection duties
• Participate in deployments to the field for events & critical incidents in order to support security operations;
  Provide security consultation to state & local partners related to current or future events
• Utilize state vehicle & trailer to transport (i.e., deliver &/or pickup) Sky Watch Towers at pre-determined locations & events throughout the state;
  Transport Sky Watch Towers to Alum Creek Facility for any maintenance &/or repair needs
• Ensure Skywatch Tower is set up for operational use & is fully functional;
  Work with ODPS support staff (i.e., Information Technology, Electronic Technicians, etc.) to resolve any operational issues
• Provide training to requesting agency on operation of the tower to include but not limited to ascending/descending the tower, HVAC controls, camera operation, remote viewing, video security, etc. per the agency MOU with DPS/OHS

to see full position description

Option 1

Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 months of experience in assigned program area (e.g., engineering, landscape architecture, rehabilitation, mental health technology, transportation, physical, behavioral & social science, urban or community planning, natural resources, business or public administration)

AND - 9 months training or 9 months of experience in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies

AND - 1 course or 3 months of experience in public relations

AND - 1 course or 3 months of experience in budgeting

AND - 1 course or 3 months of experience in technical writing or business communication

Option 2

• Or 6 months of experience as Planner 2, 85312, in assigned program area
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Physical Security Professional (PSP) Certification or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Certification

Infrastructure Protection, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Critical Infrastructure or related field

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Planning and Development

Alison Granger / argrangero.gov

Jun 11, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Charles D Shipley Building

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$30.55 per hour

Full-time

Classified

OCSEA

Public Safety, Cybersecurity

Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Situational Awareness

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