Investigator, Law​/Legal

Investigator at State Board of Psychology

• Conduct investigations of complaints and alleged violations of the Ohio Revised Code 4732/4783 and the Ohio Administrative Code 4732/4783.
• Interview complainants, witnesses, public members, licensees, and unlicensed individuals who may be practicing illegally or using restricted terms.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations regarding investigation strategy and case status.
• Interpret application of administrative rules, Ohio Revised Code, ethical principles, and Psychology Board policy and procedures.
• Respond to inquiries from citizens on complex and sensitive material related to confidentiality, client rights, mental disorders, and occupational standards of care in psychology.
• Draft legal correspondence and documents including case notes, reports, subpoenas, letters, notice of opportunity for hearing letters, consent agreements and adjudication orders.
• Prepare confidential investigation reports and recommendations.
• Maintain files and records and confer with legal personnel.
• Request and serve Psychology Board subpoenas.
• Testify in administrative hearings on behalf of the Psychology Board and in criminal hearings.
• Handle sensitive inquiries received via telephone, in writing, or in person from psychology physicians, legal counsel, consumers and the general public.
• Assist in development of Psychology Board investigative policies, procedures and methods per civil service laws.
• Enter and maintain case information in Psychology Board’s investigative case tracking database.
• Attend and participate in law enforcement seminars, training, and serve on committees and task forces.

• 30 months of training or investigative experience with type of complaints & alleged violations as described, and a valid driver’s license.
• Or completion of associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related academic field plus 12 months of investigative experience and a valid driver’s license.
• Or 30 months of training or experience as Investigator Assistant, 26210 with matching experience and a valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment.

Investigation

Psychology Board

Jennifer Gates, jennifer.gateso.gov

Jan 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Riffe Tower

United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - Columbus

$27.92/hr

Full‑time

8:00AM-5:00PM

Classified

OCSEA

Investigation

Investigation

Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Critical Thinking, Listening, Confidentiality

Since 1972, the Ohio Board of Psychology has been providing protections to the public through examinations, licensing, education, and investigating complaints and maintaining accountability among Ohio’s psychologists, school psychologists licensed for private practice, supervised providers, and applicants for licensure. The Board is responsible for enforcement of ORC Chapter 4732 and OAC Chapter 4732, the Laws and Rules Governing Psychologists and School Psychologists.

In addition, the Board became responsible for regulating the practice of Certified Ohio Behavior Analysts with the enactment of ORC 4783 and the promulgation of rules in OAC 4783 effective in January 2014. The Ohio Board of Psychology’s greatest responsibility is to protect the well‑being and safety of Ohioans who receive or seek psychological or applied behavior analysis services and stop illegal practice.

The Board is comprised of ten members appointed by the governor—seven license holders and three patient advocates. The Board office is staffed by five full‑time employees focused on fulfilling the Board’s mission and vision and implementing its core values through a strong customer service model.

The State Board of Psychology ensures Ohioans’ access to safe and competent psychological services through examination, licensing, education, and enforcement.

The State Board of Psychology represents excellence and common sense in occupational regulation in the State of Ohio and is a leader among the members of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.

The State Board of Psychology and its employees share a set of core values, which are reflected in investigations, licensing, public relations, and policy making.