Cleveland - BWC Fraud Investigator - PN: 20066769

Job Title: Cleveland - BWC Fraud Investigator (PN: 20066769, 260004UK) Organization Workers' Compensation, Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Work Location Cleveland Service Office, 615 West Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113-1889 Schedule Full-time, 40 hours per week Primary Job Skill Investigation Job Description BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval. 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 making 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 testifying at Industrial Commission hearings & in courts of law. Managing & prioritizing assigned investigative caseload and working to develop action plans as deemed appropriate to successfully complete assigned cases. Benefits 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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Qualifications Completion of associate core program in criminology, criminal justice, or law enforcement; 18 months experience in conducting criminal investigations (field interviews & interrogation, field surveillance, field information & evidence gathering techniques while conducting investigations involving violations of criminal law such as theft & fraud cases) and researching administrative laws, policies & procedures related to possible criminal offenses; valid driver’s license if required to operate state vehicle.

• Or, for positions focused on forensic accounting/auditing: Completion of associate core program in forensic accounting/auditing or accounting; 18 months experience in performing forensic accounting/auditing duties; valid driver’s license if required to operate state vehicle.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Applicants must successfully pass a state highway patrol personal background check prior to employment. State & national fingerprint‑based record checks must be conducted within 30 days of initial employment.

Applicant must also adhere to policies & guidelines published in the NCIC operating manual, CJIS security policy, LEADS operating manual, LEADS security policy, newsletters, and administrative messages from LEADS. Job Skills & Major Worker Characteristics Knowledge of: criminology, criminal justice or law enforcement; BWC, state &/or federal statutes, rules, regulations & procedures applicable to investigations, evidence gathering & search & seizure; public relations; interviewing; case preparation; LEADS operator rules & regulations; human relations. Skill in: operation of personal computer, word processor, database & spreadsheet software, analytical software used in fraud detection; surveillance equipment (35 mm camera, camcorder, mini camera, undercover audio recording devices). Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; gather, collate, classify information about data, people or things; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; conduct interview effectively; assess immediate situations & make split‑second decisions; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; safely handle irate &/or dangerous citizens; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; deal with many variables & determine specific action during investigative processes; comprehend & record figures accurately; perform basic mathematics; understand manuals & verbal instructions; use proper research methods; work in isolation. EEO & ADA Statement The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. Background Check Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. Salary Information Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state. Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months, assuming job performance is acceptable. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio