EMS Investigator
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Job Description
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 fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- 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
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
What Youll Do:
Ohio Department of Public Safety Emergency Medical Services
Report In Location: 1970 W. Broad St. Columbus Ohio 43223
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Independently conduct investigations of complaints & allegations for the Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
- Research & respond to inquiries & complaints regarding alleged violations of ORC 4765 & 4766 & rules promulgated thereunder;
- Prepare detailed case findings for administrative or legal action;
- Collate information regarding complaints or alleged violations (e. g. conduct interviews of witnesses respondents suspects & other parties with possible information related to case); Gather review & record documentation from various sources;
- Maintain accurate records & filing system;
- Operate database for complaint tracking;
- Prepare correspondence & reports for review by EMS Executive Director & Emergency Medical Fire & Transportation Service
(EMFTS) Board regarding compliance or noncompliance with applicable EMS rules & regulations; - Utilize the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG) as a resource on case investigations; Search by name DOB &/or SSN for individual criminal convictions of certificate holders; Confirm the extent of criminal records; Identify nondisclosed criminal convictions;
- Compile & evaluate records physical evidence & interview notes & prepare investigation reports & adhere to legal processes such as preparing & serving subpoenas;
- Confer with legal personnel for assistance in documenting & preparing cases for hearing other resolution or filing of charges for prosecution;
- Testify at hearings courts of law &/or other regulatory agencies;
- Monitor enforcement activities of licensees or certificate holders adjudicated on disciplinary status (e.g. monitor compliance with EMFTS Board orders &/or consent agreements monitor compliance with fines continuing education requirements anger management courses etc.;
- Prepare & conduct presentations;
- Coordinate special auxiliary functions falling under the authority of the EMS Executive Director;
- Act in a liaison capacity with law enforcement officers other regulatory agencies (e.g. State Board of Pharmacy Medicare or Medicaid Ohio Medical Board Ohio Nursing Board) & licensees (e.g. certified EMS & fire service personnel & instructors EMS & Fire education programs medical transportation services) to ensure compliance & refer violations to appropriate authority;
- Assist in planning &/or writing departmental goals by benchmarking against the compliance & investigative units of other regulatory boards;
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
About Us:
The Emergency Medical Services is a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. They are responsible for Certification of all emergency medical service and fire service providers in the state of Ohio and certification of fire and EMS instructors; Accreditation and chartering of fire and EMS training institutions and approval of EMS continuing education sites; Collection and analysis of EMS incident data; Lead agency for the states trauma system; Coordination of the EMS for Children (EMSC) program; and Regulation of medical transportation services (air medical ambulance MoICU and ambulette).
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires travel to include overnight stays; exposed to hostile unpredictable &/or violent persons; may work weekends; may work flexible hours.
This position may be filled by layoff or certification eligibility list if applicable.
This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining agreement if applicable.
Background Check Information
A BCI and FBI fingerprint check and a background check may be required on all selected applicants.
A comparative analysis and/or drugtest may be a requirement of the hiring process.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
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.
30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. investigative exp. with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description; valid drivers license.
Or 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; 12 mos. exp. conducting investigations &/or inspections; valid drivers license.
Or 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. as Investigator Assistant 26210 with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description; valid drivers license.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Assigned Program Area:Completion of associate core program in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fire Science Criminal Justice or related field of study.
Job Skills: Investigation
Technical Skills: Fire & EMS; Investigation; Interviewing; Public Safety
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
Employment Type
Full-Time
