Ohio Investigative Enforcement Agent

Ohio Investigative Unit Enforcement Agent (260000F6)

Compensation: $29.87 - $39.62 per hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8 - 10 Hour Shifts

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Unit 2

 Primary Job Skill: Law Enforcement

Technical Skills: Code Enforcement, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Investigation, Public Safety

Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

Ohio Investigative Unit

Enforces Ohio’s alcohol, tobacco, and SNAP fraud laws. OIU agents are sworn peace officers responsible for enforcing criminal violations that occur in relation to their investigative duties.

Job Description

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio Investigative Unit

Positions will be filled at multiple locations including: Akron, Athens, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo.

Work Hours: 8 - 10 hour shifts. Hours subject to the needs of the organization. Working days and hours may vary and may be required to travel overnight. Subject to call back. A sample weekly schedule may consist of Wednesday through Saturday, Wednesday 8am – 6pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5pm – 3am.

Unit 2 Contract;

55.05 Step Movement

An employee shall receive a step increase upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period.  Movement from one (1) step to another after probation shall occur after one (1) year of service following the completion of probation in the classification if performance has been satisfactory.

Rate Type    Hourly        Annual

Step 1           $29.87       $62,130

Step 2          $31.56       $65,645

Step 3          $32.91       $68,453

Step 4          $34.54      $71,843 

Step 5          $36.20      $75,296 

Step 6          $38.09      $79,227

Step 7          $39.62       $82,410

*If hired, candidate may be eligible to start at a higher level on the pay scale as determined by their experience, training, etc.

In addition to the successful candidate’s base pay, a temporary pay supplement of $5.38 per hour may be added for approximately 6 months, or until May 30, 2026. The Ohio Department of Public Safety maintains the right to discontinue the supplement at any time.

Individuals selected for hire and not OPOTC certified will be required to attend a 26 week basic peace officer training course.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please visit https://oiu.ohio.gov/oiu-careers. 

What You'll Do as an Enforcement Agent:

Independently or under general supervision, plans & conducts covert & overt criminal &/or administrative investigations (i.e., persons, residences, clubs, associations, bars, stores & illegal businesses, as well as areas around them) for violations pertaining to Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, & federal regulations regarding liquor control, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) & tobacco; 

•    Utilizes under cover identity &/or state enforcement vehicle & a variety of electronic devices (i.e., audio, visual, photographic, etc.) to conduct operations & covert surveillance;
•    Interviews witnesses, victims &/or suspects in custodial & non-custodial situations;
•    Plans, prepares, obtains, & executes search warrants at businesses, residences, vehicles, &/or digital devices;
•    Makes arrests &/or prepares & issues administrative violation notices; Transports arrested suspects to custodial facilities (i.e., county & city jails);
•    Collects, records, & safeguards evidence which can include counting & making inventory of large sums of cash, debit/benefit cards, guns, &/or drugs;
•    Researches criminal & civil records online or in person;

•    Requests &/or serves grand jury subpoenas for records & reviews records to determines evidentiary value; Prepares & submits evidence for forensic examination;
•    Drafts & submits reports of investigations to supervisors for eventual submission to various prosecutors or the Ohio Attorney General's Office;
•    Utilizes case management system to document activities, statements, intelligence, property, evidence & reports; Receives & serves Orders of the Liquor Control Commission regarding Ohio licensed establishments;
•    Testifies in municipal, state &/or federal courts of law & before various commissions & state agencies (i.e., Ohio Liquor Control, Casino Control, & Ohio Lottery Commission;

•    Establishes & maintains positive working relationships with other law enforcement agencies & works cooperatively on joint investigations &/or multi-jurisdictional task forces;
•    Responds to calls for service from the general public &/or local, state, & federal law enforcement agencies (e.g., assist agencies with complex covert & overt investigations & operations; collects & analyzes computer generated data as it relates to ongoing investigations or to detect potential violations within their scope of authority; provides guidance to Ohio law enforcement agencies regarding licensed & unlicensed establishments &/or other subjects in violation of Ohio liquor, gambling, SNAP & tobacco laws; prepares & issues administrative citations on behalf of Ohio law enforcement agencies when a violation has been reported);
•    Coordinates operations with outside law enforcement personnel, victim advocate groups & local court systems.

Possible disqualifiers: Recently used any drug of abuse that was not prescribed by a physician; recently used marijuana; ever sold or established a pattern of abuse of any felony drug of abuse; pleaded guilty or no contest to, or had a conviction for, driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs within the past five years or more than one charge ever; currently in the pretrial process for any criminal charge other than a traffic violation; currently have six or more points on a driving record in any jurisdiction; ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to aggravated vehicular homicide or aggravated vehicular assault; failed to meet the requirements of child support statutes, or a court order relating to the subject, due to a reason other than an inability to pay; ever been an instigator in any act covered in Chapter 2907 Sex Offenses of the Ohio Revised Code; ever been convicted of domestic violence or a domestic violence related offense. 

Link to official position description.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; valid driver’s license; successful completion of department required physical agility standards including vision & hearing testing & background check. The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per Section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio Revised Code. Must be 21 years of age, Ohio resident & United States citizen at time of appointment. Probationary period is one year. For Department of Public Safety employees, the initial probationary period will be extended by the length of time spent in initial law enforcement training upon hire.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.