Administrative Professional - OPOTA

Organization

Organization:
Attorney General

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Ashley.

Baas

Unposting Date:
Feb 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Other Locations:
United States of America-OHIO-Madison County-London

Compensation: $26.01/hour-$33.75/hour

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

8am - 5pm

Union:
Attorney General 45

Primary Job Skill:
Administrative Support/Services

Technical

Skills:

Administrative support/services

Professional

Skills:

Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Priority Setting

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The 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.

In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an Administrative Professional 3 in our Professional Standards Unit. The ideal candidate will have a passion for public service, demonstrated commitment to protecting the unprotected, and a desire to work toward the enhancement of police officer training and law enforcement improvement. This position will work a hybrid schedule and is headquartered in the London office.

There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs.

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy houses both Commission and Academy staff. Commission staff oversees training requirements and basic curriculum for peace officers, private security, local corrections, jail personnel, K-9 units, and humane agents, in addition to firearms programs for public defender investigators, bailiffs, probation officers, and parole officers. They also oversee certification standards of peace officers. Academy staff provides instruction in advanced, tactical, hands-on training for Ohio peace officers using the latest research, tools, and techniques.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of administrative and office support tasks. The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Relieve supervisor of routine administrative responsibilities.
• Make recommendations regarding program activities.
• Research & analyze materials, information & programs.
• Provide technical information & advice to administrators to assist in decision making.
• Aid in developing new procedures related to established program policy.
• Act as liaison between administrator & subordinates communicating decisions & directives.
• Provide secretarial support as needed.
• Transcribe, formats &/or assists in formatting documents and correspondence.
• Prepare bills for payment, maintain fiscal & operational records and purchase supplies & equipment.
• Perform public relations duties including furnishing information & explaining programs to public, researching & responding to inquiries & complaints.
• Prepare reports, publications, memos & presentations for distribution outside of work unit.
• Assist with special assignments & projects as directed.

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…