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SalaryEnforcement Agent
(23000BR9)About Us:
Our Mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
What You'll Do as an Enforcement Agent:
Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol/Ohio Investigative Unit
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.
Positions will be filled at multiple locations including: Akron, Athens, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo.
What’s in it for you:
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
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System - LE
- OPERS- LE is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 13% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 18.10% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
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.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Code Enforcement
Technical Skill: Investigation, Law Enforcement, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Public Safety
Professional Skill: Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Decision Making
Major Worker Characteristics:
Knowledge of: Safety Practices; Public Relations; Human Relations; Office Practices & Procedures (OSHP & OIU); Agency policies & Procedures (ODPS); Government Structure & Process; Interviewing; Law (Liquor Commission Statutes; Ohio Food Stamp Laws; Ohio Tobacco Laws; Rules of Evidence; Search and Seizure Laws; Laws of Arrest); Investigative Techniques & procedures; Employee training & development.
Skill In: Word Processing (Microsoft Office Applications, etc.); Equipment Operations (cameras, electronic surveillance, computer equipment, general office equipment, etc.); Use of firearms
Ability To: Recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; Apply principles to solve practical everyday problems; deal with variety of variables in somewhat unfamiliar context; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; deal with many variables & determine specific action; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; maintain accurate records; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; Gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials & the general public; demonstrate physical fitness; prepare and deliver speeches before specialized audiences and the general public.
- Developed after employment
Supplemental Information:
Pursuant to ORC 5502.14, the Department of Public Safety shall not employ or designate a person as an Enforcement Agent if the person previously has been convicted of or has plead guilty to a felony.
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.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Must successfully complete basic peace officer training during probationary period. Enforcement Agents must successfully complete basic peace officer training before carrying firearms & making arrests. Must qualify semi-annually in use of firearm; annually in use of shotgun, defensive driving & unarmed self-defense. Must re-certify in CPR annually & every 3 yrs. in multi-media first aid training.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires overnight travel. Exposed to physical harm. Search warrants conducted on hazardous premises such as homes, bars & trash dumpsters. Investigations occur in high crime areas. May work a non-standard schedule consisting of late night, early morning, weekends, and holidays. Conditions may warrant working longer than regular scheduled hours. May be exposed to; violent individuals who are armed (guns, knives, etc.), may evade or resist arrest, attempt to cause injury or death to another, and/or be under the influence of alcohol/drugs; work in hazardous environments and situations, may be exposed to communicable diseases. Subject to automatic relocation.
This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.
Individuals selected for hire and not OPOTC certified will be required to attend a 26 week basic peace officer training course.
This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.
This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable.
Position is identified as safety sensitive & is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24
The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
- A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
- A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
- This position is subject to Federal Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry, transport, or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from consuming marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.
