Fire & Explosion Investigation Bureau Investigator (Field) - 20059432

About Us:

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

The Division of the State Fire Marshal keeps Ohioans safe when they are at home, and out and about. This includes modernizing and enforcing the Ohio Fire Code; training and certifying firefighters; teaching fire prevention and safety education to businesses, industry, schools and the public; investigating the origin and cause of fires and explosions; and regulating and licensing fireworks companies, underground storage tanks and other fire-related industries.

As the state's chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and medical marijuana. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Our Guiding Principles

Making an IMPACT for the customer:

• Inclusive

• Motivated

• Proactive

• Accountable

• Customer-Focused

• Teamwork

What You'll Do:

• Conducting covert & overt investigations of suspicious fires, suspected arson & bombings

• Photographing and sketching fire scenes

• Determining origin of fires and cause

• Obtaining search warrants

• Conducting surveillance

• Making arrest

• Interviewing witnesses

• Preparing reports

• Preparing and presenting classes in arson investigation

This position is based in Tuscarawas, Carroll, Coshocton, & Belmont counties. This investigator may be called on to assist in other counties not assigned to them.

THIS POSITION IS BEING REPOSTED. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.

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

Maintain OPOTA Peace Officer Certification; must obtain NAFI CFEI within 2 yrs. of employment; must complete FEMA NIMS incident command system training within 1 yr. of employment.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires extensive travel; works outside exposed to weather; exposed to unsafe structures & explosive materials; exposed to fire, intense heat, toxic gases & intense smoke; may be exposed to dangerous persons, criminals, violence, resistance, physical attack when making arrests, or investigating fires; may work unusual hours (e.g., nights, weekends & holidays).

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.

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.

Current OPOTA Peace Officer Certification; 5 yrs. law enforcement experience which must include 2 yrs. experience in one or more of the following (fire origin & cause, arson investigation, explosion &/or bombing investigation).

• Or current OPOTA Peace Officer Certification; current fire fighter certification; 5 yrs. experience in one or more of the following (fire origin & cause, arson investigation, explosion &/or bombing investigation).

• Or current OPOTA Peace Officer Certification & associate core coursework in fire science, criminal justice or police science; 3 ½yrs. law enforcement experience which must include 1 year experience in one or more of the following (fire origin & cause, arson investigation, explosion &/or bombing investigation).

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

Job Skills: Fire & EMS