BMV Investigator Associate

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 67,502,000 - 75,768,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple pay increases over the first

Free Parking

Free Gym Access

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Public Safety's Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Office of Vehicle Services, Dealer Licensing unit is seeking a BMV Investigator Associate in Columbus. You will conduct inspections at dealerships and auctions to ensure compliance and assist in investigations.

You will present inspection reports, testify before the Ohio Motor Vehicle Dealer Board and the Salvage Board, and monitor license plate usage. The position is full-time, with standard hours 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in investigative or inspection procedures and techniques.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and report writing.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct inspections at dealerships, salvage facilities, special plate holders & auctions for compliance and/or assist in collecting data for criminal investigations and/or utilize various databases to research and analyze BMV information and, in addition to preceding, work with higher level investigators to receive on the job training regarding motor vehicle investigations.
• Conduct random and/or assigned inspections of motor vehicle dealers, salvage facilities, special plate holders, and auctions to collect data and establish facts for reporting findings.
• Submit recommendation for approval or disapproval of inspections of motor vehicle dealers, leasing, and salvage vehicle dealers involving salespersons, in-transit and/or special plate permits, and auctions for dealer permits or compliance status.
• Present inspection reports and testify as a witness before the Ohio Motor Vehicle Dealer Board and the Ohio Motor Vehicle Salvage Board pertaining to violations of dealer and salvage dealer licensure rules and regulations.
• Monitor usage of dealer and special license plates and report any misuse to designated personnel.

Skills

Investigation

Attention to Detail

Job description

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Office of Vehicle Services/Dealer Licensing

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!
• Free Gym Access!

What You'll Do As a BMV Investigator Associate

• Independently conduct inspections at dealerships, salvage facilities, special plate holders & auctions for compliance &/or assist in collecting data for criminal investigations &/or utilize various databases to research & analyze BMV information & in addition to preceding, work with higher level investigators to receive on the job training regarding motor vehicle investigations:
• Conduct random &/or assigned inspections of motor vehicle dealers, salvage facilities, special plate holders, & auctions in order to collect data & establish facts for the reporting of findings;
• Submit recommendation for approval or disapproval of inspections of motor vehicle dealers, leasing, & salvage vehicle dealers involving sales persons, in-transit &/or special plate permits, & auctions for the issuance of dealer permits or compliance status;
• Present inspection reports & testify as a witness before the Ohio Motor Vehicle Dealer Board & the Ohio Motor Vehicle Salvage Board pertaining to violations of motor vehicle dealer & salvage dealer licensure rules & regulations;
• Monitor usage of dealer & special license plates & report any misuse to designated personnel.

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in investigative or inspection procedures & techniques to include collecting & analyzing data & report writing; valid driver’s license.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

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Job Skills: Investigation

Unposting Date: Sep 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location: Alum Creek Facility

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $23.65 per hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Technical Skills: Criminology/Criminal Justice

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Oversees driver and motor vehicle licensing and registration and continues to make services more convenient, efficient and cost-effective.