Critical Infrastructure Protection Planner

What You'll Do

• Act as principal liaison between the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) Division of Homeland Security and 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 security consultation to state & local partners related to current or future events.
• 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.
• Provide training to requesting agency on operation of the tower to include but not limited to ascending/descending the tower, HVAC controls, camera operation, remote viewing, video security, etc. per the agency MOU with DPS/OHS.

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
• Public Safety
• Cybersecurity

Agency Overview

Ohio Homeland Security leads Ohio’s commitment to addressing the threats and challenges of terrorism.