BMV Investigator

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Ohio Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Investigations District 2 Columbus is seeking a BMV Investigator. 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. This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Requirements

• Option 1: 24 mos. exp. as law enforcement officer; AND valid driver's license.
• Option 2: Completion of associate core program in criminology, criminal justice or law enforcement; AND 18 months experience in conducting criminal investigations. (Note: conducting criminal investigations is defined as performing field interviews & interrogation, field surveillance, field information & evidence gathering techniques while conducting investigations involving violations of criminal law (i.e., special emphasis on theft & fraud cases) as well as researching various administrative laws, policies & procedures related to commission of possible criminal offenses); AND valid driver's license.
• Option 3: 24 months experience as a Motor Vehicle Investigator Associate, 24320; AND valid driver’s license.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Must successfully obtain LEADS certification 6 months after employment.
• Must re-certify in LEADS every two years as mandated by Ohio Administrative Code 4501:2-10-03 (G) (3).
• A BCI/FBI fingerprint check, and background check, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Independently, or as a lead investigator, conduct criminal investigations related to allegations of fraud, abuse or other violations of ORC, OAC & BMV policy, file criminal charges & enforce Ohio motor vehicle laws & agency guidelines
• Investigate criminal acts (e.g., odometer tampering, forgeries & falsifications, possession of criminal tools, selling motor vehicles without a license, illegally obtained driver licenses, license plates, vehicle registrations & handicap parking permits)
• Enforce Ohio motor vehicle laws & agency guidelines
• Locate & contact individuals whose driving &/or registration privileges have been suspended, confiscate driver licenses &/or license plates, interview individuals
• Perform investigations concerning hardship driver license &/or medical restriction cases & submit recommendations
• Participate with law enforcement & other government agencies in investigations & criminal prosecution of violators of motor vehicle laws (e.g., consult with prosecutors, file charges, present investigative case reports as a witness before the Dealer Board & testify in court)

Benefits

• 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 )
• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree