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 Youngstown

Report in location: 827 Southwestern Run, Ste 102, Youngstown, 44514

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

Assessments for these positions will be conducted in Columbus for those applicants that are selected to move forward in the process.

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.

Note: Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501 users of system shall adhere to policies & guidelines published in NCIC operating manual, CJIS security policy, LEADS operating manual, LEADS security policy, newsletters, & administrative messages from LEADS, all of which are either available on ODPS/LEADS intranet or disseminated to LEADS agencies; pursuant to LEADS, state & national fingerprint-based record checks must be conducted within 30 days of initial employment or assignment of all personnel, having access to LEADS, or to records storage areas containing CCH data; minimum check must include submission of both a State of Ohio BCI& I card & an FBI applicant fingerprint card; both completed applicant fingerprint cards must be submitted by employing agency to State of Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation for processing & forwarding to Federal Bureau of Investigation; record of this check must be kept by employing agency & made available to LEADS upon request; fingerprint card returned by Ohio BCI&I is sufficient documentation.

Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501 terminal agency shall conduct a complete background investigation of all terminal operators including, but not limited to: an applicant fingerprint card submission to BCI &I & FBI, an inquiry of state & national arrest & fugitive files; terminal agency is required to notify CTO of any applicant's criminal record; existence of a criminal record may result in denial of access.

Job Skills: Investigation

Technical Skill: Investigation

Professional Skill: Attention to Detail