Columbus - Internal Investigator - (PSI - Analyst) - PN: 20066879

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:

• Conducts fair and thorough internal investigations into employee misconduct by gathering evidence, interviewing involved parties, and documenting findings to ensure accurate, unbiased outcomes.
• Maintains accurate and confidential case records in coordination with HR, Legal, and external agencies, requiring strong knowledge of labor laws, ethics, and employee rights to ensure proper handling and compliance.
• Supports physical security operations by monitoring security equipment and access controls, assessing potential threats, analyzing open-source intelligence and law enforcement bulletins, and prepares timely intelligence briefs to inform leadership and enhance workplace safety.
• Participates in emergency preparedness efforts, including drills and training, while helping maintain emergency communication tools and coordinating with first responders during real-time events.
• Promotes a safe and secure work environment by conducting facility inspections, mitigating risks, and supporting the implementation of workplace violence prevention and active aggressor protocols.

36 mos. exp. conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques. 

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in homeland security, political science, criminal justice, emergency management, public health, international affairs or related field; 12 mos. exp. conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skill: Public Safety

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of: BWC*, state &/or federal statutes, rules, regulations & procedures applicable to investigations; policy development/implementation; public relations; interviewing, case preparation; human relations; Ohio Ethics Law*. 

Skill in: operation of personal computer; database & spreadsheet software.  

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 interviews effectively; assess immediate situations &; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & report appropriately; 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; maintain confidentiality.

(*) Developed after employment.