Cambridge - Criminal Investigator 1 - PN: 20066669

State of Ohio • Cambridge, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the State of Ohio, specifically the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC). The BWC is the state agency responsible for workers' compensation insurance, promoting workplace safety, and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care for injured workers. The agency aims to be an agile organization driven by customer success and delivers consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace and prohibits the use of marijuana. This position may be subject to additional restrictions. The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. The BWC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities. This position will be filled in accordance with the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, with bargaining unit members having selection rights before non-bargaining unit members.

Requirements

• 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in conducting investigations of complaints or possible violations of laws & rules or agency/company policies & procedures.
• OR completion of an associate degree program core coursework in law enforcement.
• Knowledge of BWC claims and/or operating systems (CoreSuite).
• Knowledge of criminology, criminal justice or law enforcement.
• Knowledge of BWC, state & &/or federal statutes, rules, regulations & procedures applicable to investigations, evidence gathering & search & seizure.
• Knowledge of public relations, interviewing, case preparation, LEADS operator rules & regulations, and human relations.
• Skill in operation of personal computer, word processor, database & spreadsheet software.
• Skill in analytical software used in fraud detection.
• Skill in using surveillance equipment (e.g., 35 mm cameras, camcorders, mini cameras, undercover audio recording devices).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to gather, collate, classify information about data, people or things.
• Ability to prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports.
• Ability to conduct interviews effectively.
• Ability to assess immediate situations & make split-second decisions.
• Ability to handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.
• Ability to safely handle irate &/or dangerous citizens.
• Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action.
• Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific action during investigative process.
• Ability to comprehend & record figures accurately.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers.
• Ability to calculate fractions, decimals & percentages.
• Ability to understand manuals & verbal instructions, technical in nature.
• Ability to use proper research methods in gathering data.
• Ability to work in isolation.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency demonstrations may be required to determine Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment for positions in the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

Responsibilities

• Researching, reviewing, and preparing initial case data for all SID allegations.
• Answering calls from the BWC Fraud Hotline and talking to external sources of allegations (e.g., public, employers, law enforcement agencies, other government entities).
• Initiating data runs and utilizing criminal justice databases for investigative teams.
• Developing spreadsheets to document, categorize, and analyze evidence (e.g., financial records, employment records, billing & claims data).
• Attending team meetings, case briefings, and internal/external trainings.

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)

What This Job Offers

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