Investigator

The Investigator plays an important part at the Board. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting investigations of complaints and alleged violations of the Ohio Revised Code 4732/4783 and the Ohio Administrative Code 4732/4783.
• Interviewing complainants, witnesses, public members, licensees subject to allegations and unlicensed individuals who may be practicing illegally or using titles, terminology and/or techniques restricted by law.
• Preparing reports and making recommendations regarding investigation strategy, case status.
• Interpreting application of administrative rules, Ohio Revised Code, ethical principles and Psychology Board policy and procedures.
• Responding to inquiries from citizens regarding complex and sensitive material related to confidentiality, client rights, mental disorders and occupational standards of care in psychology.
• Drafting legal correspondence and documents including case notes, reports, subpoenas, letters, notice of opportunity for hearing letters, consent agreements and adjudication orders.
• Preparing confidential investigation reports and recommendations.
• Maintaining files and records and conferring with legal personnel.
• Requesting and serving Psychology Board subpoenas.
• Testifying in administrative hearings on behalf of the Psychology Board and/or criminal hearings on behalf of the Board.
• Handling sensitive inquiries received via telephone, in writing, or in person from psychology physicians, legal counsel, consumers and the general public.
• Assisting in development of Psychology Board investigative policies, procedures and methods in accordance with related civil service laws.
• Entering and maintaining case information in Psychology Board's investigative case tracking database.
• Attending and participating in law enforcement seminars and training and serving on committees and task forces.

30 months of training or 30 months of investigative experience with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description AND valid driver's license.

• OR Completion of associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice or in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file AND 12 months of experience conducting investigations and/or inspections AND valid driver's license.
• OR 30 months of training or 30 months of experience as Investigator Assistant, 26210 with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description AND valid driver's license.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Investigation