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Organization: Public Safety Agency Contact Name and Information: Alison Granger / argranger@dps.ohio.gov

Work Location: Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus 43223-1102

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, Customer Focus, Written Communication Agency Overview: Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center Providing investigative support through the extraction and analysis of electronic devices, criminal case support, trend analysis, cryptocurrency tracing, and dark web investigations.

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center 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!

What You'll Do as a College Intern:

• Responsible for assisting with the day-to-day office procedures.
• Greet & respond to in-person, telephone & written inquiries in a professional, courteous, friendly, respectful & timely manner to ensure positive internal/external customer service.
• Follow-up to ensure all of the customer's questions & concerns have been thoroughly answered.
• Provide information assistance to court officials, law enforcement agencies & to the general public.
• Utilize ONIC and other ODPS systems for updating data records.
• Create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.
• Research information to determine solutions and provide information verbally or in written form.
• Gather and provide statistical data for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports; maintain records & files as instructed.
• Attend meetings and training sessions including but not limited to: criminal intelligence, drug trends, investigations, data
• Planning/prep for the 2027 ONIC Drug Summit, Cryptocurrency Conference and other outreach/training opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Why Work for the State of Ohio 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:

• Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement
• Digital Forensics
• Intelligence
• Behavior or social science (psychology, sociology, criminology)
• Political Science
• Business or Public Administration
• Emergency Management
• Homeland Security
• Public Safety
• Finance

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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Job Skills: Internship Supplemental Information 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

Background Check Information A BCI & FBI fingerprint check and background check may be required on all selected applicants. To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.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. ADA Statement 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. Drug-Free Workplace 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.