BCI Special Agent

BCI Special Agent

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an experienced individual for a BCI Special Agent vacancy in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section, Crime Scene Unit, Northern Ohio. This position will primarily be designated for remote working. There may be in person requirements for training and operational needs. The headquarter location is London, OH. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation, known as BCI, is the state's official crime lab serving the criminal justice community and protecting Ohio families. BCI also provides expert criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. With offices throughout the state, BCI stands ready to respond 24 / 7 to local law enforcement agencies' needs at no cost to the requesting agency. Staff at BCI work every day to provide the highest level of service. This includes special agents who are on call 24 / 7 to offer investigative assistance at crime scenes, knowledgeable scientists and forensic specialists using cutting-edge technology to process evidence to bring criminals to justice, and criminal intelligence analysts and identification specialists who help local law enforcement solve cases. Experienced special agents, forensic scientists, and other law enforcement experts' staff BCI's three main divisions : 1) Identifications 2) Investigations and 3) Laboratory.

The successful candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate within 90 days to one of the following counties : Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Holmes, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Richland, Seneca, Stark, Summit, Wayne counties only.

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Serves as case agent assuming responsibility for conducting overt and / or covert criminal investigations.
• Performs various tasks in the field such as crime scene processing, subject, victim and witness interviewing
• Develops informants and confidential sources.
• Conducts raids, searches and surveillance.
• Performs background investigations.
• Makes arrests.
• Gathers, evaluates and forwards criminal intelligence information.
• Completes and submits investigative reports for criminal and / or administrative actions.
• Serves as liaison to and works in cooperation with local, state, federal and other law enforcement / investigatory agencies.
• Provides courtroom evidence and testifies in court.
• Confers with prosecuting attorneys.
• Delivers speeches or presentations to specialized audiences and / or general public.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core program in criminal justice, social sciences (e.g., criminology, sociology, psychology) or related field; OPOTC Peace Officer certification; 2 yrs. experience in investigations with a law enforcement agency; valid driver's license. -Or 2 yrs. Exp. as a BCI Investigator, Class No. 26130AG; OPOTC Peace Officer certification or equivalent Peace Officer certification (e.g., another state, another government agency, military); valid driver's license. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills : Investigation, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Decision Making, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality

The Attorney General's Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration. The Ohio Attorney General's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AGO# : 25-06-103RP

Background Check Information : Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks : Criminal history, Driving record, Taxes, Drug Test, Polygraph Test, Field Investigation, Psychological Examination, Physical Examination, In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job related information through social media(Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.)

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.