BMV Investigator (Hybrid Eligible)

About Us:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do as a BMV Investigator:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Investigations District 1 Parma

Report in location: 12000 Snow Road, Suite 15, Parma, OH 44130

This position may be eligible to telework after the initial training period. Subject to change.

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 (e.g., 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); Collect & preserve physical evidence (e.g., photographs, videotapes & computer data); Provide expertise to law enforcement & government agencies in retrieving digitized images & investigating fraudulent driver licenses & ID cards; Provide training to other agencies on the Law Enforcement Automated Data System (L.E.A.D.S.), dealer & salvage dealer laws, driver license, ID card issuance & fraudulent documents training; Assist judges, prosecutors & law enforcement agencies on procedures & records maintained by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Assist individuals attempting to reinstate driving privileges through compliance with requirements of Ohio motor vehicle laws, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles & the courts; Search out-of-state driver licenses & information from L.E.A.D.S.; Respond to complaints; Investigate dealership & salesperson applicants; Inspect motor vehicle dealership & salvage facilities; Inspect deputy registrar locations; Perform physical inspections to verify serial numbers of motor vehicles previously registered in another state; Prepare reports & maintain records of all investigations; Collect & maintain information, records & court documents as required for filing charges; Operate a motor vehicle in order to perform onsite investigations & inspections.

What’s in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

24 mos. exp. as law enforcement officer; valid driver's license.

• Or completion of associate core program in criminology, criminal justice or law enforcement; 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); valid driver's license.

• Or 24 months experience as a Motor Vehicle Investigator Associate, 24320; valid driver’s license.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Major Worker Characteristics

KNOWLEDGE: Public Relations; (*) Office Practices & Procedures (BMV/Investigations); (*) Agency Policies & Procedures (ODPS); (*) Government Structure & Process; Interviewing; (*) Law (Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws).

SKILL: Word Processing (Microsoft Office Applications); Equipment Operations (General Office Equipment).

ABILITY: Reasoning: deal with variety of variables in somewhat unfamiliar context; interpret variety of instructions in written, oral, picture or schedule form; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; Numerical: calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; Verbal: copy material accurately & recognize grammatical & spelling errors; complete routine forms; maintain accurate records; use proper research methods in gathering data; develop complex reports & position papers (Criminal investigation reflecting caseload of district); Clerical: gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; Interpersonal: handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.

(*) Developed after employment.

Supplemental Information

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: 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).

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires travel; may be exposed to angry, hostile, or violent persons; exposed to inclement weather and elements; may work in remote rural or metro areas; may work in high-crime, hazardous &/or unsanitary environments. May conduct surveillance for extended periods of time in extreme temperatures.

• This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.
• This position will be filled in accordance with the applicable bargaining agreement.

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, tax 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.