- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
- 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.
- 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 for more information.
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the for more information. Qualifications
- This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.
- This position will be filled in accordance with the applicable bargaining agreement.
BMV Investigator - Youngstown, United States - Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Description
Primary Location
:United States of America-OHIO-Mahoning County-YoungstownWork Locations
:BMV Youngstown Reinstate/Inv O827 Southwestern RunSte 102Youngstown44514Organization
:Public SafetyClassified Indicator:ClassifiedBargaining Unit / Exempt:Bargaining UnitSchedule
:Full-timeWork Hours:8:00 :00 Compensation:$25.45 per hourUnposting Date
:OngoingPrimary Job Skill
:InvestigationTechnical Skills:InvestigationProfessional Skills:Attention to DetailBMV Investigator (Hybrid Eligible OD) Job DutiesAbout 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 (, 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 (, consult with prosecutors, file charges, present investigative case reports as a witness before the Dealer Board & testify in court); Collect & preserve physical evidence (, 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 (), 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 ; 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 Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
Employee Development Funds
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation
;validdriver'slicense.
-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,fieldsurveillance,fieldinformation&evidencegatheringtechniqueswhileconductinginvestigationsinvolving violationsofcriminallaw(,specialemphasisontheft&fraudcases)aswellas researchingvariousadministrativelaws, policies & procedures related to commission of possible criminal offenses); valid driver's license.
-Or24monthsexperienceasaMotorVehicleInvestigatorAssociate,24320;validdriver'slicense.
-OrequivalentofMinimumClassQualificationsForEmploymentnotedabove.
Note: PursuanttoOhioAdministrativeCodeChapter4501usersofsystemshalladheretopolicies&guidelinespublished 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 LEADSagencies;pursuanttoLEADS,state&nationalfingerprint-basedrecordchecksmustbeconductedwithin30days 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.
PursuanttoOhioAdministrativeCodeChapter4501terminalagencyshallconductacompletebackgroundinvestigationof all terminal operators including, but not limited to: an applicant fingerprint card submission to BCI &I & FBI, an inquiry of state&nationalarrest&fugitivefiles;terminalagencyisrequiredtonotifyCTOofanyapplicant'scriminalrecord;existence of a criminal record may result in denial of access.
Job Skills: Investigation
Technical Skill: Investigation
Professional Skill: Attention to Detail
ADA StatementOhio 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.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe 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: 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.