Fire & Explosion Investigation Bureau Investigator Pickaway

The Division of the State Fire Marshal keeps Ohioans safe when they are at home, and out and about. This includes modernizing and enforcing the Ohio Fire Code; training and certifying firefighters; teaching fire prevention and safety education to businesses, industry, schools and the public; investigating the origin and cause of fires and explosions; and regulating and licensing fireworks companies, underground storage tanks and other fire-related industries.

• Conduct covert & overt investigations of suspicious fires, suspected arson & bombings.
• Photograph & sketch fire scenes.
• Determine origin of fires & cause.
• Obtain search warrants, conduct surveillance, interview witnesses.
• Prepare reports pertaining to arson investigation.
• Prepare & present classes in arson investigation.

This position is based in Pickaway and surrounding counties. You must live in or in a county adjacent to the service counties to be considered. This investigator may be called on to assist in other counties not assigned to them.

• Current OPOTA Peace Officer Certification; 5 yrs. law enforcement experience which must include 2 yrs. experience in one or more of the following: fire origin & cause, arson investigation, explosion &/or bombing investigation.
• Or current OPOTA Peace Officer Certification; current fire fighter certification; 5 yrs. experience in one or more of the following: fire origin & cause, arson investigation, explosion &/or bombing investigation.
• Or current OPOTA Peace Officer Certification & associate core coursework in fire science, criminal justice or police science; 3 ½yrs. law enforcement experience which must include 1 year experience in one or more of the following: fire origin & cause, arson investigation, explosion &/or bombing investigation.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

• Fire & EMS

• Commerce

molly.williamso.gov OR

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most. As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and medical marijuana. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork