Investigator

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Investigator to conduct investigations into complaints and alleged violations under ORC 4757. You will interview witnesses, review records, and prepare cases for hearings.

This full‑time role requires strong interviewing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain comprehensive case files and respond to public records requests, while supporting prosecution and adjudication processes.

Qualifications

• 30 months of training or 30 months of investigative experience with valid driver's license.
• OR Completion of associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice or in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file AND 12 months of experience conducting investigations and/or inspections AND valid driver's license.
• OR 30 months of training or 30 months of experience as Investigator Assistant, 26210 with experience corresponding to type of complaints and alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description AND valid driver's license.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of complaints and allegations under ORC 4757.
• Handle complaints and allegations submitted to the Board.
• Make preliminary determinations after interviewing involved parties and reviewing evidence.
• Conduct investigations in conjunction with Board members.
• Interview witnesses and gather records to aid decision making.
• Maintain case files and confer with Board and legal staff for documentation and hearings.
• Testify as needed during prosecutions and hearings.
• Prepare responses to public records requests.
• Monitor compliance requirements of disciplined licensees.
• Maintain investigation databases.
• Prepare investigation reports.

Skills

Investigation

Interviewing

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Listening

Observation

Education

Associate core program in law enforcement or criminal justice

Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Job description

What You'll Do

The Investigator plays an important part at the Board. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting investigations of complaints and allegations of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 4757 including practicing without a license, claims of unethical and/or illegal behavior of counselors, social workers and therapists
• Handling complaints and allegations submitted to the Board
• Making preliminary determination as to the validity of the complaints and allegations after interviewing involved parties and reviewing available documentation and evidence.
• Conducting investigation in conjunction with assigned Board members.
• Interviewing witnesses, gathers records and documents to assist Board in determining whether ORC 4757 has been violated.
• Maintaining case files and records and confers with Board members and legal staff for assistance in documenting and preparing cases for hearings, other adjudications or filing of charges for prosecution.
• Testifying as needed during prosecution and adjudication hearings.
• Preparing and responding to public records requests.
• Monitoring compliance requirements of disciplined licensees.
• Maintaining investigation databases.
• Preparing investigation reports.

Requirements

30 months of training or 30 months of investigative experience with experience corresponding to type of complaints and alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description AND valid driver's license.

• OR Completion of associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice or in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file AND 12 months of experience conducting investigations and/or inspections AND valid driver's license.
• OR 30 months of training or 30 months of experience as Investigator Assistant, 26210 with experience corresponding to type of complaints and alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description AND valid driver's license.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills

Investigation

Organization

Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

Agency Contact Name and Information

Morgan Turjanica: [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 7, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

Riffe Tower

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$28.76/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Interviewing, Investigation

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Listening, Observation

Agency Overview

About Us

The Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board's primary responsibility is to protect the citizens of the State of Ohio through the establishment of licensure and practice standards for the professional practice of counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy.