Critical Infrastructure Protection Planner

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple pay increases over your first

Free Parking

Free Gym Access and Walking Path

Onsite Cafeteria

Onsite Daycare

Job summary

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio Homeland Security is seeking a Planner 3 located in Columbus, OH. The role supports infrastructure protection efforts, participates in field deployments, and helps assess security plans for critical facilities.

Preferred qualifications include PSP/CPP certifications. The position is full-time with on-site work at the Charles D Shipley Building, and a compensation of $31.47 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 months experience in assigned program area.
• 9 months trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods.
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting.
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal liaison between the ODPS Division of Homeland Security and various agencies.
• Deploy to field events to support security operations and provide SkyWatch security consultation.
• Aid in infrastructure security and vulnerability assessments for state/public/private facilities.
• Conduct outreach and networking with critical infrastructure owners and operators.

Skills

Planning and Development

Public Safety

Cybersecurity

Education

Undergraduate core program or 24 months experience in assigned program area

Job description

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;

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);

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

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

1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting;

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.

Job Skills

Planning and Development

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.