BMV Investigator

Ohio Department of Public Safety

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 62,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Job summary

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Investigations District 2 Columbus is seeking a BMV Investigator to conduct criminal investigations related to fraud, abuse, and violations of motor vehicle laws. You will file charges, enforce policies, and collaborate with law enforcement agencies.

Responsibilities include investigating acts such as odometer tampering and forgeries, locating suspended drivers, and handling hardship license cases; extensive background checks and

Qualifications

24 mos. exp. as law enforcement officer;
AND valid driver's license.
Or completion of associate core program in criminology, criminal justice or law enforcement;
AND 18 months experience in conducting criminal investigations... (as described) and researching laws/procedures related to offenses;
Or 24 months experience as a Motor Vehicle Investigator Associate, 24320;
AND valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Independently, or as a lead investigator, conduct criminal investigations related to 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/registration privileges have been suspended; confiscate licenses/plates; interview individuals.
Perform investigations concerning hardship driver license/medical restriction cases & submit recommendations; participate with law enforcement in investigations & prosecution; consult with prosecutors, file charges, present case reports as a witness.

Skills

Investigation

Education

Associate core program in criminology, criminal justice or law enforcement

Job description

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Investigations District 2 Columbus

Report in Location: 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, 43209

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
Free Parking!

What You’ll Do As a BMV Investigator

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).

Option 1

24 mos. exp. as law enforcement officer;

AND valid driver's license.

Option 2

Or completion of associate core program in criminology, criminal justice or law enforcement;

AND 18 months experience 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);

AND valid driver's license.

Option 3

Or 24 months experience as a Motor Vehicle Investigator Associate, 24320;

AND valid driver's license.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501 users 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, state& national fingerprint-based record checks must be conducted within 30 days of initial employment or assignment of all personnel, having access to LEADS, or to records storage areas containing CCH 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.

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Job Skills:

Investigation

Agency Contact Name and Information

Jennifer Pletcher, HCM Sr. Analyst - JPletcher@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Sep 9, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Alum Creek Facility

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$28.76 per hour