Information Technologist 1 (2 positions)

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Information Technology (IT Support)

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!

• Free Parking!

• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!

• Daycare On-site!

• Cafeteria On-site!

What you'll do as an Information Technologist 1:

• Provides support & service to information system users on a computer or telecommunication network running stand-alone, client/server, web-based, &/or networked environment using established methods & procedures.

• Install & verify microphone systems, video walls, TVs & other technology to ensure full operational readiness for all meetings & events.

• Manage equipment sign-out (PowerPoint Slide Advancer (

• Update & monitor PCs in meeting rooms & computer labs; Inspect cabling (HDMI, XLR, XLR Female to ¼ Inch TS Male for microphone systems, electrical strips, USB, USB extenders, etc.) to maintain optimal performance.

• Provide technical support for Conference Center displays & media events, including configuring lobby monitors & managing audio/visual equipment such as lapel microphones, handheld devices & related technology in the Atrium, Media Room & Room 1110 (Stickrath Room).

• Provides installation & monitoring support to IT specialists (e.g., unpacks, stages &/or racks hardware, performs set-up & installation for hardware &/or software; network connectivity, learns & changes application coding specifications, installs telecommunications hardware & wiring, monitors systems & notifies higher-level staff of any concerns).

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
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Option 1:

6 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: computers &/or electronics and/or in telecommunications performing routine analysis, programming, installation, maintenance and/or systems support, solving problems with pre-determined methods on basic hardware or software including experience providing customer support.



Option 2:

• Or 2 courses in computer science or information systems.

• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Supplemental Information:

• This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information:

• A background check including BCI and FBI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants
• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation, please email [email protected] as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.