Investigator

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Investigator plays an important part at the Board. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting investigations of complaints and alleged violations of Ohio Revised Code 4732/4783 and Ohio Administrative Code 4732/4783, applying administrative rules, statutory requirements, ethical principles, and Psychology Board policies and procedures to each case. You will be interviewing complainants, witnesses, public members, licensees subject to allegations and unlicensed individuals who may be practicing illegally or using titles, terminology and/or techniques restricted by law. You will also be preparing confidential investigation reports and making recommendations regarding investigation strategy, case status. Responding to inquiries from citizens regarding complex and sensitive material related to confidentiality, client rights, mental disorders and occupational standards of care in psychology. Drafting legal correspondence and documents including case notes, reports, subpoenas, letters, notice of opportunity for hearing letters, consent agreements and adjudication orders.

Requirements

• 30 months of training or 30 months of investigative experience with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description AND valid driver's license.
• Completion of associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice or in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file AND 12 months of experience conducting investigations and/or inspections AND valid driver’s license.
• 30 months of training or 30 months of experience as Investigator Assistant, 26210 with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description AND valid driver's license.
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations of complaints and alleged violations of Ohio Revised Code 4732/4783 and Ohio Administrative Code 4732/4783, applying administrative rules, statutory requirements, ethical principles, and Psychology Board policies and procedures to each case.
• Interviewing complainants, witnesses, public members, licensees subject to allegations and unlicensed individuals who may be practicing illegally or using titles, terminology and/or techniques restricted by law.
• Preparing confidential investigation reports and making recommendations regarding investigation strategy, case status.
• Responding to inquiries from citizens regarding complex and sensitive material related to confidentiality, client rights, mental disorders and occupational standards of care in psychology.
• Drafting legal correspondence and documents including case notes, reports, subpoenas, letters, notice of opportunity for hearing letters, consent agreements and adjudication orders.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree