Charitable Activities Major Case Investigator

Overview

The Charitable Law Section of the Office of the Ohio Attorney General is currently seeking an experienced investigator for a Charitable Activities Major Case Investigator vacancy. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The position will be headquartered at any of our offices around the State of Ohio:
Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, or Boardman.

• Works with attorneys and accountants to develop an investigative action plan to gather evidence necessary for the team to determine whether charitable organizations have misappropriated funds or breached fiduciary duties and/or whether charitable organizations or professional solicitors have engaged in fraud or abuse and/or whether organizations licensed to conduct bingo are complying with statutory requirements; and/or whether any common law or statutory violations have occurred;
• Utilizes a variety of investigative techniques including, but not limited to, interviewing alleged wrongdoers and witnesses; requesting, collecting, and analyzing documents; and conducting internet and social media research, as needed;
• Reviews evidence gathered and determines whether additional investigation may be needed;
• Communicates with management and others assigned to the case;
• Compiles results from investigations and prepares detailed reports;
• Provides deposition and trial testimony as needed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

30 months training or 30 months experience as an investigator with a government agency or in law enforcement; must be able to provide own transportation.

• Or completion of associate core program and 6 months experience as an investigator with a government agency or in law enforcement; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or 18 months experience as Charitable Activities Compliance Investigator, 26341AG; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for employment noted above.

Job

Skills:

investigation, analyzation, critical thinking, interpreting data, verbal communication, and written communication

Organization Attorney General
Agency Contact Name and Information Maren Aikey;
Maren.

Aikey
Unposting Date Feb 24, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Other Locations United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Cleveland, United States of America-OHIO-Clermont County-Cincinnati, United States of America-OHIO-Mahoning County-Boardman, United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo
Compensation $28.94 per hour - $42.30 per hour
Schedule Full-time
Work Hours Mon.

- Fri; 8:00am-5:00pm
Classified Indicator Classified
Union Attorney General FOP
Primary Job Skill Investigation
Technical Skills Investigation
Professional Skills Analyzation, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

The Ohio Attorney General's Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio's past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state's future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws.

In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.