Critical Infrastructure Protection Planner

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

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

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

What You'll Do As a Planner 3

• 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 SkyWatch Tower security consultation to state & local partners related to current or future events;
• Aid in &/or conduct infrastructure security & vulnerability assessments to include State/Public/Private buildings &/or properties;
• Conduct outreach & facilitate networking, information sharing, training, & other support activities with critical infrastructure owners & operators;
• Review security plans & prepared documents (i.e., emergency operation & action plans) for assigned State/Public/Private facilities &/or properties; Provide recommendations on practical & effective countermeasures to reduce identified risks & strengthen facility resilience;
• Utilize state vehicle & trailer to transport (i.e., deliver &/or pickup) SkyWatch Towers at pre-determined locations & events throughout the state; Transport SkyWatch 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;

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Option 1 Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 mos. exp. 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);

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• 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies;

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• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations;

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• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting;

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• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication.

Option 2

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Physical Security Professional (PSP) Certification or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Certification

Assigned Program Area Infrastructure Protection, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Critical Infrastructure or related field.

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Agency Contact Name and Information Alison Granger / [email protected]

Unposting Date Ongoing

Work Location Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation $31.47 per hour

Schedule Full-time

Work Hours See Below

Classified Indicator Classified

Union OCSEA

Technical Skills Public Safety, Cybersecurity

Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Situational Awareness

Agency Overview Ohio Homeland Security Leads Ohio’s commitment to addressing the threats and challenges of terrorism.