IT Inventory Control Specialist

Job Description - IT Inventory Control Specialist (2 positions) (2600068D)

IT Inventory Control Specialist (2 positions) (2600068D)

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information: Kristopher Croom | kacroomo.gov

Sep 1, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $23.65

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00am - 5:00pm

Union : OCSEA

Records Management

Technical Skills :
Inventory Control

Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Information Technology (IT Support)
Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!

What you'll do as an Inventory Control Specialist 2:

• Maintain extensive agency-wide & statewide inventory such as laptops, desktops &/or peripheral equipment & develop, implement & enforce policies & procedures on inventory control.
• Assign & tag equipment for technician retrieval;
  Prepare equipment for deployment by generating asset tags, updating tracking systems & staging items for technician use.
• Unbox & set up devices (e.g., laptops, desktops & peripheral equipment) for imaging;
  Perform setup steps such as connecting power, verifying components & staging devices for standard configuration loading.
• Respond to technician & employee requests for accessories (e.g., power adapters, docking stations, keyboards, mice, cables, etc.);
  Ensure accurate fulfillment & maintain records of distributed items.

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.

Option 1:

9 mos. exp. as Inventory Control Specialist, 64551.

Option 2:

-Or 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in inventory control

AND 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in electronic data processing related to inventory control

AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

UNUSUAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires Travel

• This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information:

• A background check including BCI and FBI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants
• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADAo.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.