Certification Specialist-AG

Schedule: Full-time

What You'll Do:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and public-minded individual to serve as a Certification Specialist at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA). This position is based in-office at our headquarters in London, OH, with occasional travel required based on operational and training needs. The Certification Officer will perform the following duties:

Coordinates certification process for basic training schools and programs approved by OPOTC.

Receives and reviews applications to determine regulatory compliance.

Ensures school and programs follow OPOTC minimum standards, the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC), and the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) (e.g., required topics taught, commander and instructor certifications, timely submissions).

Assigns school number and maintains application data.

Monitors training programs to ensure compliance with Commission standards (e.g. verifies eligibility of individuals).

Closes OPOTC approved programs (e.g., reviews final records submitted by schools and compliance officer reports, confirms topic and hour requirements, ratios, student attendance, instructor certifications).

Authorizes issuance of OPOTC certification documents to OPOTC programs attendees, commanders and instructors.

Conducts and prepares investigative reports (e.g., OPOTC schools and programs).

Implements and monitors policies and procedures for OPOTC certifications.

Evaluates OPOTC commander on an ongoing basis for compliance in all OPOTC policies and procedures.

Determines compliance of certifications (e.g., peace officer, OPOTC commander, OPOTC instructor):

Verifies training standards for certification are met (e.g., reviews applications, determine eligibility).

Conducts training determinations.

Establishes breaks-in-service time.

Consults with law enforcement agencies regarding OPOTC required documents.

Analytical review of required agency reporting.

Reviews and evaluates submitted training documents.

Monitors and evaluates certification eligibility (e.g., de-certifiable offenses).

Investigates non-compliance issues and completes investigative reports for administrative action.

Performs other duties as assigned

What’s in it for you:

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

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Completion of undergraduate core program in criminal justice, public administration, or related field; 2 years’ training. or experience in auditing, compliance techniques; 2 years’ training or experience in public relations.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Auditing, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Problem solving