Ohio Department of Public Safety's Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services
Summary of Agency
The Ohio Department of Public Safety is comprised of seven divisions. These include:
Office of Criminal Services (our primary research affiliate)
Through its research, technology, grants administration and programmatic initiatives, the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services serves agencies and communities committed to reducing and preventing crime across Ohio. OCJS administers over $30 million in state and federal criminal justice funding every year. OCJS identifies justice issues, evaluates programs and develops technology, training and products for criminal justice professionals and communities. The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Service (OCJS) was created to administer grant funds to Ohio’s criminal justice constituents and to coordinate Ohio comprehensive criminal justice plan. The agency safeguards federal and state criminal justice funds against waste and works to maximize the resources available in Ohio’s fight against crime. Grants are monitored for compliance, audited for accuracy and evaluated for effectiveness. OCJS houses its own team of researchers and policy specialists who provide practitioners and policy makers with valuable information on many of the critical criminal justice issues facing our state. The OCJS serves an important role in understanding the value of information technology and on deterring crime. The OCJS has invested in and currently maintains of the state’s most significant justice technology links – the Ohio Incident-Based Reporting System (OIBRS). The OCJS identifies justice issues, evaluates programs and develops technology, training and products for criminal justice professionals and communities.
Additional information about the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services can be found here:
http://www.ocjs.ohio.gov/
Intern Responsibilities
An internship with OCJS will provide the student a greater understanding of how research, policy, and practice interact to positively impact Ohio and its citizens. In addition, the student will develop enhanced awareness of the structure and function of state government.
Anti-Human Trafficking Internship Program
An internship program with the Anti-Trafficking Coordinator at OCJS will offer the student valuable experiences, such as:
- Gaining practical policy implementation experience in combating human trafficking at the state and local level, through project assignments (such as research, social media engagement, grant program assistance and report writing) related to Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force initiatives
- Engaging with local, state and federal practitioners, policymakers and grassroots advocates
- Opportunity to working in one of the few state-level anti-trafficking offices in the nation
Qualifications
The following are taken into consideration when reviewing intern candidates:
- Strong interest in state and federal anti-human trafficking efforts
- Excellent writing skills (English)
- Strong attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in social media
- An understanding of or interest in program evaluation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Location/Hours
The primary work hours will be arranged with the supervisor during normal business hours (Monday – Friday) and the work location will be at the Ohio Department of Public Safety headquarters building located at:
Ohio Department of Public Safety
Charles D. Shipley Building
1970 West Broad Street
P.O. Box 182081
Columbus, Ohio 43218-2081
The primary agency contact for this position is:
Gina Recinella, HCM Senior Analyst
Human Resources - Personnel
Ohio Department of Public Safety
GPRecinella@dps.ohio.gov
(614) 752-7664
Fax (614) 752-9842
Application
For further information on this opportunity, please contact the CJRC Program Manager – Christopher Yanai. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Christopher Yanai, Program Manager (614) 688-8685, Email: Yanai.7@osu.edu
Note: This is an unpaid internship. Academic credit for Research or Internship is available. Applications will begin to be screened on 8/1/2015.