BMV Investigator

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 our Total 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.

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 4501:2-10-03 (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.

• 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.

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.