BMV Investigator

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

About Us: Our mission is to save lives reduce injuries and economic loss administer Ohios motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

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.

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:(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 will primarily serve an area that may include (but not limited to)counties such as (Actual county assignments may vary based on coverage needs): Allen Auglaize Champaign Logan Hancock and Hardin.

Background Information:

• A BCI/FBI fingerprint 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.

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.

24 mos. exp. as law enforcement officer; valid drivers 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 drivers license.

-Or 24 months experience as a Motor Vehicle Investigator Associate 24320; valid drivers 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 applicants criminal record; existence of a criminal record may result in denial of access.

Job Skills: Investigation

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Investigations/District 4 Toledo

Report in location: 1 Maritime Plaza Toledo OH 43604

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

Independently or as a lead investigator conduct criminal investigations related to allegations of fraud abuse or other violations of ORC OAC & BMV policy file criminal charges & enforce Ohio motor vehicle laws & agency guidelines:

• 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;
• 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;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 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.