The Division of the State Fire Marshal keeps Ohioans safe when they are at home, and out and about. This includes modernizing and enforcing the Ohio Fire Code; training and certifying firefighters; teaching fire prevention and safety education to businesses, industry, schools and the public; investigating the origin and cause of fires and explosions; and regulating and licensing fireworks companies, underground storage tanks and other fire-related industries.
- Conduct covert & overt investigations of suspicious fires, suspected arson & bombings.
- Photograph & sketch fire scenes.
- Determine origin of fires & cause.
- Obtain search warrants, conduct surveillance, interview witnesses.
- Prepare reports pertaining to arson investigation.
- Prepare & present classes in arson investigation.
This position is based in Pickaway and surrounding counties. You must live in or in a county adjacent to the service counties to be considered. This investigator may be called on to assist in other counties not assigned to them.
Current OPOTA Peace Officer Certification; 5 yrs. law enforcement experience which must include 2 yrs. experience in one or more of the following (fire origin & cause, arson investigation, explosion &/or bombing investigation).
-Or current OPOTA Peace Officer Certification; current fire fighter certification; 5 yrs. experience in one or more of the following (fire origin & cause, arson investigation, explosion &/or bombing investigation).
-Or current OPOTA Peace Officer Certification & associate core coursework in fire science, criminal justice or police science; 3 ½yrs. law enforcement experience which must include 1 year experience in one or more of the following (fire origin & cause, arson investigation, explosion &/or bombing investigation).
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Fire & EMS
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