Criminal History Analyst

Work location: 1560 State Route 56 Southwest, London, OH 43140. Contact: Romane.Mengistu@ohioago.gov. Classified position, Union: Attorney General 45.

About the role

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is the state’s official crime lab, providing expert criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies 24/7 at no cost. BCI operates three main divisions — Identifications, Investigations, and Laboratory — staffed by special agents, forensic scientists, criminal intelligence analysts, and identification specialists. This Criminal History Analyst position reports to BCI Headquarters in London, OH.

Responsibilities

• Processes either civilian or criminal information using Automated Fingerprint Identification System (CAFIS).
• Enters information into AFIS using multiple input devices (keyboard, bar code reader/printer, scanner).
• Opens mail and prepares civilian or criminal fingerprint cards for scanning; scans fingerprints, enters demographic information from fingerprint cards, and files cards accordingly.
• Enters demographic information from applicant fingerprint cards and for updated background checks.
• Generates and prepares various documents and applicant letters for mailing.
• Retrieves data from Computerized Criminal History (CCH) and Interstate Identification Index (III).
• Trains other Criminal History Analysts on the various Identification systems and processes.
• Contacts/provides information to the Quality Assurance unit regarding data submitted from agencies that need correction or agencies that need training.
• If assigned to the Civilian Unit: submits Webcheck (electronic background check) transactions for walk-in applicants; answers phone calls from the public regarding applicant background checks; responds to questions from walk-in constituents.
• If assigned to the Criminal Unit: researches and verifies accuracy of demographic and arrest record information; researches disputes, pulls files, and verifies applicant and/or arrest or disposition information; answers and makes phone inquiries regarding arrest information and court dispositions.

Qualifications

Formal education in writing and speaking common English vocabulary; 12 months experience or 12 months training in use of CCH equipment or equivalent, or 1 month as a Criminal Records Support Specialist; strong typing skills (minimum 45 wpm). Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.