Miscellaneous Investigator - Examination

MISCELLANEOUS INVESTIGATOR (OPEN)

Electronic application period runs from 12:01 A.M. on Monday, February 16, 2026 until 11:59 P.M. on Monday, March 2, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after 11:59 P.M. on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Salary: $17.81 – $23.05 per hour.

Examination Information

Experience Evaluation:
An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken.

Examples of Duties:
Under supervision, the investigator makes investigations of a miscellaneous nature, such as complaints, violations of City ordinances, and delinquent accounts. Performs other duties as required. Typical tasks include:

• Conducts special investigations.
• Investigates complaints.
• Investigates delinquent water and heat accounts.
• Investigates relief order irregularities.
• Investigates damages to City property.
• Investigates reports of obstruction to public property.
• Investigates curb cuts.
• Checks establishments of secondhand dealers, scrap iron dealers, and barber shops.
• Checks the Legal News and Court records for information pertaining to investigations.
• Locates persons responsible for damages to government-owned property.
• Locates persons against whom the City has claims.
• Locates witnesses.
• Serves notices on store owners, tenement owners, and ordinance violators.
• Collects delinquent accounts.
• Issues, inspects, and investigates permits and licenses.
• Keeps records.
• Makes reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology from an accredited college or university is preferred. One year of full‑time paid experience in customer relations, community‑based programs, or a government setting required. Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required. Must be computer proficient.

Supplemental Information:
Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.

Veterans’ Preference:
Veterans’ preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214 must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing the application. Eligible veterans receive additional points as specified.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age, and religion. The City of Cleveland offers a variety of benefit options depending on employment status and union membership.