Columbus - BWC Fraud Investigator - PN:

Summary

BWC Fraud InvestigatorThis position is considered a field position and will not be required to report into a physical office on a daily basis but based on operational need.What You'll Be Doing:Contacting and interviewing or interrogating subjects of investigations and/or other individuals associated with investigations to obtain statements &/or confessions.Preparing concise, accurate & detailed investigative reports to prove or disprove allegations of fraudulent or criminal activity.Assessing immediate situations that occur in the field and makes split-second decisions while conducting surveillance of dangerous & potentially violent individuals in hazardous areas to document criminal &/or fraudulent activity or behavior.Referring appropriate case findings to Attorney General's office &/or federal, state or local agencies and testifies at Industrial Commission hearings & in courts of law.Manages & prioritizes assigned investigative caseload and works to develop action plans as deemed appropriate to successfully complete assigned cases.Why Work for the State of Ohio: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 CoverageFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility periodPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leaveEducation 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.Qualifications:Completion of associate core program in criminology, criminal justice, or law enforcement; 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: 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.

Job Description

BWC Fraud InvestigatorThis position is considered a field position and will not be required to report into a physical office on a daily basis but based on operational need.What You'll Be Doing:Contacting and interviewing or interrogating subjects of investigations and/or other individuals associated with investigations to obtain statements &/or confessions.Preparing concise, accurate & detailed investigative reports to prove or disprove allegations of fraudulent or criminal activity.Assessing immediate situations that occur in the field and makes split-second decisions while conducting surveillance of dangerous & potentially violent individuals in hazardous areas to document criminal &/or fraudulent activity or behavior.Referring appropriate case findings to Attorney General's office &/or federal, state or local agencies and testifies at Industrial Commission hearings & in courts of law.Manages & prioritizes assigned investigative caseload and works to develop action plans as deemed appropriate to successfully complete assigned cases.Why Work for the State of Ohio: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 CoverageFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility periodPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leaveEducation 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.Qualifications:Completion of associate core program in criminology, criminal justice, or law enforcement; 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: 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.