BMV Investigator

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Jennifer Pletcher, HCM Sr. Analyst – JPletchero.gov

Jan 22, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

BMV Toledo Inv. Office 1 Maritime Plaza Toledo 43604

United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Compensation: $27.92 per hour

Full‑time – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday‑Friday

Union: OCSEA

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Criminology/Criminal Justice
• Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Attention to Detail

Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Oversees driver and motor vehicle licensing and registration and continues to make services more convenient, efficient and cost‑effective.

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Investigations District 4 Toledo
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Location:

1 Maritime Plaza, Toledo, OH 43604
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!

What You’ll Do as a BMV Investigator

• Independently, or as a lead investigator, conduct criminal investigations related to allegations of fraud, abuse or other violations of ORC, OAC & BMV policy, file criminal charges & enforce Ohio motor vehicle laws & agency guidelines:
• Investigate criminal acts (e.g., odometer tampering, forgeries & falsifications, possession of criminal tools, selling motor vehicles without a license, illegally obtained driver licenses, license plates, vehicle registrations & handicap parking permits);
• Enforce Ohio motor vehicle laws & agency guidelines;
• Locate & contact individuals whose driving &/or registration privileges have been suspended, confiscate driver licenses &/or license plates, interview individuals;
• Perform investigations concerning hardship driver license &/or medical restriction cases & submit recommendations;
• Participate with law enforcement & other government agencies in investigations & criminal prosecution of violators of motor vehicle laws (e.g., consult with prosecutors, file charges, present investigative case reports as a witness before the Dealer Board & testify in court).

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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 (e.g., 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.

Option 1

• 24 months experience as law enforcement officer
• Valid driver's license

Option 2

• Completion of associate core program in criminology, criminal justice or law enforcement
• 18 months experience in conducting criminal investigations (defined as field interviews & interrogation, field surveillance, evidence gathering, and research of administrative laws, policies & procedures related to possible criminal offenses, with special emphasis on theft & fraud cases)
• Valid driver's license

Option 3

• 24 months experience as a Motor Vehicle Investigator Associate, 24320
• Valid driver’s license

Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Note:

Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501 users of system shall adhere to policies & guidelines published in NCIC operating manual, CJIS security policy, LEADS operating manual, LEADS security policy, newsletters, & administrative messages from LEADS, all of which are either available on ODPS/LEADS intranet or disseminated to LEADS agencies; pursuant to LEADS, state & national…