BWC is currently operating under a hybrid schedule that may incorporate both teleworking and in-person office hours. Employees must be able to report to the office when requested by management &/or for their initial job training.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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 Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate:
Completion of associate core program in criminology, criminal justice, or law enforcement AND 18 mos. exp. 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); if required to operate state vehicle valid driver’s license.
Or, for positions focused on forensic accounting/auditing: Completion of associate core program in forensic accounting/auditing or accounting: AND 18 mos. exp. in performing forensic accounting/auditing duties; if required to operate state vehicle valid driver’s license. The final applicant accepted for this position must successfully pass state highway patrol personal background check prior to employment.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Classification may require use of proficiency demonstration to determine minimum class qualifications for employment.
POSITION SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Note: Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501users 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 security policy (revised 05/07/03) state & national fingerprint-based record checks must be conducted within 30 days of initial employment or assignment of all personnel, including appropriate IT personnel, having access to LEADS, or to records storage areas containing CCH/II 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 applicant’s criminal record; existence of a criminal record may result in denial of access.
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, database & spreadsheet software; analytical software used in fraud detection*; surveillance equipment (e.g. cameras, camcorders, mini cameras, undercover audio/video 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 interviews 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; independently 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.
Unusual Working Conditions:
EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Kathleen Bourke at 614-644-7811 or by email to: eeodept@bwc.state.oh.us.
BWC OCSEA Selection Rights:
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.
Salary Information:
Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state. Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months, assuming job performance is acceptable. Thereafter, an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.
Transportation:
Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.
Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.
All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Background Check:
Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.
The final external applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use.
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.
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