Public Safety Infrastructure Protection Planner

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple pay increases

Free Parking

Free Gym Access and Walking Path

Onsite Cafeteria

Onsite Daycare

Job summary

State of Ohio seeks a Planner 3 in Columbus to serve as a liaison for infrastructure protection and help coordinate security deployments. You will support field operations, review plans, and work with partners to strengthen critical infrastructure resilience.

The role requires arranging SkyWatch Tower transport, ensuring readiness, and collaborating with IT and technical staff. Local candidates with relevant credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 mos. exp. in assigned program area.
• 9 mos. 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.
• Participate in deployments to the field for events and incidents to support security operations.
• Aid in/ conduct infrastructure security and vulnerability assessments of buildings and properties.
• Conduct outreach and facilitate networking, information sharing, training and other activities with critical infrastructure owners and operators.
• Review security plans and emergency documents; provide recommendations to reduce risks and improve resilience.
• Utilize state vehicle and trailer to transport SkyWatch Towers; arrange maintenance as needed.
• Ensure Skywatch Tower is operational; work with ODPS IT and technicians to resolve issues.

Skills

Planning and Development

Public Safety

Cybersecurity

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Situational Awareness

Education

Undergraduate core program

Equivalent minimum qualifications

Tools

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot

Job description

State of Ohio seeks a Planner 3 in Columbus to serve as a liaison for infrastructure protection and help coordinate security deployments. You will support field operations, review plans, and work with partners to strengthen critical infrastructure resilience.

The role requires arranging SkyWatch Tower transport, ensuring readiness, and collaborating with IT and technical staff. Local candidates with relevant credentials are preferred.