Special Investigator

Job Description - Special Investigator (260006E5)

Secretary of State

Sep 16, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

SOS Civic Center Dr 4 180 Civic Center Dr Floor 4 Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $80,000

Full-time

Union :
Exempt from Union

Technical Skills :
Investigation

Professional Skills :
Analyzation, Attention to Detail

SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

About Us:

As Ohio’s Secretary of State, Frank LaRose is doing his part to deliver a thriving democracy and a prosperous economy for all Ohioans. In his role as the state’s chief elections officer, he is working to ensure that Ohio’s elections are both safe and accessible. And, as the first stop for new businesses in the Buckeye State, he is assisting entrepreneurs as they receive articles of incorporation for a new business.

Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Special Investigator plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, security, and integrity of the Secretary of State office (SOS) and its operations. Responsible for building relationships to advance the mission of the Public Integrity Division and implementing comprehensive security policies, procedures, and plans for the SOS. This role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard personnel, assets, and information, investigates allegations of election fraud, suppression, and campaign finance violations, and increases awareness of SOS programs and opportunities for collaboration.

• Conduct thorough reviews and verifications of campaign finance reports to ensure legal compliance.
• Evaluate reports for timeliness and completeness, including contributor/payee details, contribution types/dates, expenditures, and required signatures.
• Identify, investigate, and refer cases of late or non-compliant filings to the OEIC administrator.

• Work closely with analysts, campaign finance examiners, and boards of elections to resolve inquiries from multiple points of contact and boards of election.
• Prepare clear, professional correspondence for internal and external stakeholders.
• Answer routine inquiries regarding registration and reporting requirements, escalating complex issues as needed.

• Generate reports and statistical analyses to support investigations and compliance tracking.
• Submit progress reports to the Administrator or designee as required.
• Assist in the creation of the annual report required by the Ohio Legislature.

• Perform accurate data entry of filing information and maintain organized records.
• Prepare and generate reports on documents, registrations, filings, and other examinations.
• Carry out other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

• Requires in-state travel, including evenings and weekends. Must maintain a valid driver's license and supply own transportation.
• Have home internet service to sustain a remote work connection for emergencies or other times when beneficial to the Secretary of State’s Office.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• 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…