Cambridge - Criminal Investigator 1 - PN: 20066669

About the Role

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Researching, reviewing, and preparing initial case data for all SID allegations.
• Answering calls from BWC Fraud Hotline and talking to external sources of allegations (i.e., public, employers, law enforcement agencies, other government entities, etc...).
• Initiating data runs and utilizing criminal justice databases that will be used by the investigative teams.
• Developing spreadsheets to document, categorize & analyze evidence (e.g., financial records, employment records, billing & claims data).
• Attending team meetings, case briefings, and internal/external trainings.

Requirements

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in conducting investigations of complaints or possible violations of laws & rules or agency/company policies & procedures.
• Or completion of associate degree program core coursework in law enforcement.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Note: Positions in Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation may require use of proficiency demonstrations to determine Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment.

Skills

Knowledge of: BWC claims and/or operating systems (CoreSuite); criminology, criminal justice or law enforcement; BWC*, state &/or federal statutes, rules, regulations & procedures applicable to investigations, evidence gathering & search & seizure*; public relations; interviewing; case preparation; LEADS operator rules & regulations*; human relations.

Skill in: operation of personal computer, word processor, database & spreadsheet software; analytical software used in fraud detection*; surveillance equipment (e.g. 35 mm cameras, camcorders, mini cameras, undercover audio recording devices)*.

Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; gather, collate, classify information about data, people or things; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; conduct interviews effectively; assess immediate situations & make split-second decisions; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; safely handle irate &/or dangerous citizens; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; deal with many variables & determine specific action during investigative process; comprehend & record figures accurately; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; understand manuals & verbal instructions, technical in nature; use proper research methods in gathering data; work in isolation.

(*) Developed after employment.

Job Skills: Investigation

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Ethics and Values, Strategic Thinking, Written Communication

Compensation

$26.54 - $34.53

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Classified Indicator: Classified. Union: OCSEA.

Work Location

Cambridge Service Office
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge

Agency Contact: Matthew Palte- HCM Sr. Analyst: Matthew.P.2@bwc.ohio.gov

Unposting Date: Sep 20, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Our Culture

BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision

To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission

To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values

One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

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