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Toledo - Criminal Investigator 1 - PN: 20066764

CompanyOhio Department of Administrative Services
LocationToledo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 20, 2026
About The Company
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
About the Role

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments.  Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state.  BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval. 

What Our Employees Have to Say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis.  Some comments from our employees include:

  • BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
  • I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
  • Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
  • I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
  • I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Researching, reviewing and preparing initial case data & research of allegations;
  • Testifying before grand juries, courts of law & administrative hearings;
  • Assisting with subject & witness interviews and assisting with surveillance & undercover operations;
  • Develop and evaluate spreadsheets to document, categorize & analyze evidence (e.g., financial records, employment records, billing & claims data);
  • Attending meetings, case briefings, & internal & or external trainings.


12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in conducting investigations of complaints or possible violations of laws & rules or agency/company policies & procedures. 

-Or completion of associate degree program core coursework in law enforcement. Note: Positions in Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation may require use of proficiency demonstrations to determine Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment. 

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

Job Skills: Investigation

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of:  criminology, criminal justice or law enforcement; BWC*, state & &/or federal statutes, rules, regulations & procedures applicable to investigations, evidence gathering & search & seizure; public relations; interviewing, case preparation; LEADS operator rules & regulations*; human relations. 

Skill in:  operation of personal computer, word processor, database & spreadsheet software, analytical software used in fraud detection*; surveillance equipment (e.g., 35 mm camera, camcorder, mini camera, undercover audio recording devices)*.   

Ability to:  define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; gather, collate, classify information about data, people or things; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports, conduct interview effectively;  assess immediate situation & make split second decisions; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; safely handle irate &/or dangerous citizens;  recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; deal with many variables & determine specific action during investigative process;  comprehend & record figures accurately; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; understand manuals & verbal instructions, technical in nature; use proper research methods in gathering data; work in isolation. 

(*) Developed after employment.

Key Skills
InvestigationCriminologyCriminal JusticeLaw EnforcementStatutesRulesRegulationsEvidence GatheringSearch And SeizurePublic RelationsInterviewingCase PreparationLEADS OperatorHuman RelationsPersonal Computer OperationWord Processor Operation
Categories
Government & Public SectorLegalSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves researching, reviewing, and preparing initial case data and research of allegations, as well as testifying before grand juries, courts of law, and administrative hearings. Duties also include assisting with subject and witness interviews, surveillance, undercover operations, and developing spreadsheets to analyze evidence like financial and employment records.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
28183
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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