College Intern - Special Investigations - 20066773

College Intern - Special Investigations - 20066773

A Little About Us:
With roughly 1,600 employees in 11 offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.

For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture:
BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC employees strive to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee resource groups, participate in online forums discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values:
One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence

If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!

We are seeking a candidate to serve as an intern in the Division of Special Investigations. We are looking for a highly motivated student with an interest in Criminal Justice / Criminology / Law Enforcement to work with Special Agents and Fraud Analysts aiding with detecting and investigating fraud and abuse.

Primary duties of the position include

• Research public record databases;

• Assist in data and evidence collection and analysis for case agents;

• Complete preliminary research for case investigations;

• Assist Agents with surveillance and undercover operations;

• Assist Agents and Analysts prepare for criminal and civil hearings;

• Network with other local, state, and federal government agencies

Projected Schedule:
The schedule is flexible and will most likely fall between the hours of 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday. Some teleworking is allowed, in addition to work in the Lima field office, and willingness to work in the field with the supervision of an agent. The headquarters for this position will be at the Ohio BWC Lima Service Office at 2025 E Fourth Street in Lima, Ohio.

Qualifications:
Must currently be enrolled in a higher education program. Majors considered to be most relevant include Criminal Justice or Criminology Program.

Necessary Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge of law enforcement; OBWC Special Investigations practices and procedures*; OBWC practices and procedures*; public relations.

Skill in use of personal computer.

Ability to carry out simple instructions; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; read simple sentences with common vocabulary; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.

(*) Developed after employment.

Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Kathleen Bourke at 614-644-7811 or by email to: eeodept@bwc.state.oh.us.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.