BMV Investigator Associate

Job Description - BMV Investigator Associate )

Public Safety

Sep 3, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Alum Creek Facility 1583 Alum Creek Drive Columbus 43209

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $23.65 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Union : OCSEA

Technical Skills :
Criminology/Criminal Justice

Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail

Bureau of Motor Vehicles Oversees driver and motor vehicle licensing and registration and continues to make services more convenient, efficient and cost-effective.

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Office of Vehicle Services/Dealer Licensing

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Location:

1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, 43209

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Gym Access!

• Independently conduct inspections at dealerships, salvage facilities, special plate holders & auctions for compliance &/or assist in collecting data for criminal investigations &/or utilize various databases to research & analyze BMV information & in addition to preceding, work with higher level investigators to receive on the job training regarding motor vehicle investigations:
  • Conduct random &/or assigned inspections of motor vehicle dealers, salvage facilities, special plate holders, & auctions in order to collect data & establish facts for the reporting of findings;
  • Submit recommendation for approval or disapproval of inspections of motor vehicle dealers, leasing, & salvage vehicle dealers involving sales persons, in-transit &/or special plate permits, & auctions for the issuance of dealer permits or compliance status;
  • Present inspection reports & testify as a witness before the Ohio Motor Vehicle Dealer Board & the Ohio Motor Vehicle Salvage Board pertaining to violations of motor vehicle dealer & salvage dealer licensure rules & regulations;
  • Monitor usage of dealer & special license plates & report any misuse to designated personnel.

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 Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in investigative or inspection procedures & techniques to include collecting & analyzing data & report writing; valid driver’s license.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Investigation

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:

Must successfully obtain LEADS certification 6 months after employment. Must re-certify in LEADS every two years as mandated by Ohio Administrative Code 4501:2-10-03 (G) (3).

UNUSUAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires travel; exposed to angry or hostile vehicle owners, vehicle dealers, vehicle salespersons & suspended drivers; exposed to inclement weather; exposed to dirt & mud at salvage yards.

• This position will work the following counties utilizing a state vehicle: Franklin, Knox, Licking, Perry, Holmes, Coshocton, Muskingum, Guernsey, Noble, Washington, Harrison, Belmont, & Monroe

• A BCI/FBI fingerprint check, and…