Job Description
What You’ll Do
Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Medical Services
Report In Location: 1970 W. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43223
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Independently conduct investigations of complaints & allegations for the Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
- Research & respond to inquiries & complaints regarding alleged violations of ORC 4765 & 4766 & rules promulgated thereunder;
- Prepare detailed case findings for administrative or legal action;
- Collate information regarding complaints or alleged violations (e. g., conduct interviews of witnesses, respondents, suspects & other parties with possible information related to case); Gather, review, & record documentation from various sources;
- Maintain accurate records & filing system;
- Operate database for complaint tracking;
- Prepare correspondence & reports for review by EMS Executive Director & Emergency Medical, Fire, & Transportation Service
(EMFTS) Board regarding compliance or non-compliance with applicable EMS rules & regulations;
- Utilize the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG) as a resource on case investigations; Search by name, DOB &/or SSN for individual criminal convictions of certificate holders; Confirm the extent of criminal records; Identify non-disclosed criminal convictions;
- Compile & evaluate records, physical evidence & interview notes & prepare investigation reports & adhere to legal processes such as preparing & serving subpoenas;
- Confer with legal personnel for assistance in documenting & preparing cases for hearing, other resolution or filing of charges for prosecution;
- Testify at hearings, courts of law &/or other regulatory agencies;
- Monitor enforcement activities of licensees or certificate holders adjudicated on disciplinary status (e.g., monitor compliance with EMFTS Board orders &/or consent agreements, monitor compliance with fines, continuing education requirements, anger management courses, etc.);
- Prepare & conduct presentations;
- Coordinate special auxiliary functions falling under the authority of the EMS Executive Director;
- Act in a liaison capacity with law enforcement officers, other regulatory agencies (e.g., State Board of Pharmacy, Medicare or Medicaid, Ohio Medical Board, Ohio Nursing Board) & licensees (e.g., certified EMS & fire service personnel & instructors, EMS & Fire education programs, medical transportation services) to ensure compliance & refer violations to appropriate authority;
- Assist in planning &/or writing departmental goals by benchmarking against the compliance & investigative units of other regulatory boards;
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. investigative exp. with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description; 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; 12 mos. exp. conducting investigations &/or inspections; valid driver’s license.
- Or 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. as Investigator Assistant, 26210 with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description; valid driver's license.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Investigation
Technical Skills: Fire & EMS; Investigation; Interviewing; Public Safety
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
Organization Public Safety
Agency Contact Name and Information Alison Granger / argranger@dps.ohio.gov
Unposting Date Mar 18, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Work Location Charles D Shipley Building
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation $26.72 per hour
Schedule Full-time
Work Hours 8AM to 5PM
Classified Indicator Classified
Union OCSEA
Primary Job Skill Investigation
Technical Skills Interviewing, Fire & EMS, Investigation, Public Safety
Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview About Us: The Emergency Medical Services is a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. They are responsible for Certification of all emergency medical service and fire service providers in the state of Ohio and certification of fire and EMS instructors; Accreditation and chartering of fire and EMS training institutions and approval of EMS continuing education sites; Collection and analysis of EMS incident data; “Lead agency” for the state’s trauma system; Coordination of the EMS for Children (EMSC) program; and Regulation of medical transportation services (air medical, ambulance, MoICU, and ambulette).
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time,