Title: Charitable Activities Major Case Investigator - Charitable Gaming Unit
Location: Columbus, OH, United States
Organization
: Attorney General
Agency Contact Name and Information: Maren Aikey; Maren.Aikey@OhioAGO.gov
Primary Location
: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation: $27.69/hour-$40.48/hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours: Mon. - Fri; 8:00am-5:00pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Attorney General FOP
Primary Job Skill
: Investigation
Technical Skills: Investigation
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Job Description:
What You'll Do:
The Charitable Law Section of the Office of the Ohio Attorney General is currently seeking an experienced investigator for a Charitable Activities Major Case Investigator vacancy in our Charitable Gaming Unit. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The position will be headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
The Charitable Law Section performs several functions including: regulating Ohio's charitable sector; investigating
suspected charitable solicitation fraud and misappropriation of charitable funds; protecting and overseeing the proper
administration of charitable trusts and associated entities conducting business in Ohio; ensuring that organizations
comply with common law fiduciary duties, the Charitable Trust Act (R.C. § 109) and the Charitable Organizations Act
(R.C. § 1716); and licensing and regulating charitable gaming (bingo) (R.C. § 2915). The Charitable Law Section
has civil authority to pursue actions against individuals or organizations that violate applicable laws, however, on an as needed basis, individuals in the section may occasionally assist internal or external law enforcement entities with criminal matters.
Charitable Gaming Unit oversees traditional bingo, instant bingo, electronic instant bingo, as well as, various types of raffles. Several organizations are involved in charitable gaming, including operators that conduct bingo, charitable beneficiaries, and manufacturers and distributors of bingo supplies. The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Works with attorneys and accountants to develop an investigative action plan to gather evidence necessary for the team to determine whether charitable organizations have misappropriated funds or breached fiduciary duties and/or whether charitable organizations or professional solicitors have engaged in fraud or abuse and/or whether organizations licensed to conduct bingo are complying with statutory requirements; and/or whether any common law or statutory violations have occurred;
Utilizes a variety of investigative techniques including, but not limited to, interviewing alleged wrongdoers and witnesses; requesting, collecting, and analyzing documents; and conducting internet and social media research, as needed;
Reviews evidence gathered and determines whether additional investigation may be needed;
Communicates with management and others assigned to the case;
Compiles results from investigations and prepares detailed reports;
Provides deposition and trial testimony as needed;
Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
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.
Qualifications
30 months training or 30 months experience as an investigator with a government agency or in law enforcement; must be able to provide own transportation.
Or completion of associate core program and 6 months experience as an investigator with a government agency or in law enforcement; must be able to provide own transportation.
Or 18 months experience as Charitable Activities Compliance Investigator, 26341AG; must be able to provide own transportation.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for employment noted above.
Job Skills: investigation, analyzation, critical thinking, interpreting data, verbal communication, written communication