Public Safety Intelligence Analyst

Ohio Department of Public Safety
- Ohio Investigative Unit

Report In Location - 1970 West Broad St., Columbus, OH 43223

Hours Worked - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free On-site Gym!

What You ll Do As a Public Safety Intelligence Analyst

• Independently gathers, reviews & analyzes locally generated information (i.e., criminal activity, suspicious activity, data published in documents from sources such as the county auditor, recorder, Secretary of State, &/or county courts) based on time sensitive & emerging threats.
• Researches & analyzes data trends in order to identify criminal patterns & suspect activity in support of law enforcement task forces & public safety investigations.
• Utilizes Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS), social media accounts, informational databases, spreadsheets, reports &/or other sources for monitoring & assessing the development of criminal activity, threats or violence against the public &/or law enforcement personnel.
• Ensures timely dissemination of time sensitive & emerging threat information to all law enforcement, homeland security partners &/or other public safety disciplines.
• Conducts forensic financial analysis of businesses, individuals or groups identified as participating in suspicious or illegal activity.

to see full position description

Option 1

36 mos. exp. conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques.

Option 2

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in homeland security, political science, criminal justice, emergency management, public health, international affairs or related field;

AND

12 mos. exp. conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques.

And

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

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JOB SKILLS
- Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Greg Hoseus| gehoseuso.gov

Unposting Date

Aug 4, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$33.32 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Basic Documentation, Computer Literacy, Investigation, Public Safety, Research

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Results Oriented, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Ohio Investigative Unit

Enforces Ohio’s alcohol, tobacco, and SNAP fraud laws. OIU agents are sworn peace officers responsible for enforcing criminal violations that occur in relation to their investigative duties.