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.

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.

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!

• Free Parking!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Job Skills: Law Enforcement

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.

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.

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.

Background Information

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

Position is identified as safety sensitive & is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24

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

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

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.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.