Who We Are
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:
Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!
Guiding Principles
Office of Family Assistance
The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) provides policy, operational, technical assistance and training support for safety net programs that assist low-income Ohioans. This includes: Cash assistance programs funded by the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant, including Ohio Works First (OWF) and the Prevention Retention and Contingency (PRC) programs; Food assistance programs including, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Program, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP); Program Integrity; and Adult Protective Services. Learn more about the office by visiting the Office of Family Assistance webpage.
What You Will Do
This position plays a critical role in safeguarding program integrity by independently investigating allegations of fraud, misuse, and other violations within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and related public assistance programs. The successful candidate will conduct thorough complaint screenings, gather and evaluate evidence, collaborate with legal and law‑enforcement partners, and prepare detailed investigative reports to support administrative or criminal action. This role also contributes to the development of investigative procedures, supports statewide fraud‑prevention initiatives, and partners across agencies to address emerging issues such as skimming and scamming activities.
Recommended Skills
Schedule: Part-time.
Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
This is an intermittent, temporary position. The final candidate selected for this position will not be permitted to exceed 1,000 hours worked per fiscal year (July 1st - June 30th). This position is Unclassified per ORC 124.11(A) (29).
Location: Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, FL 31, Columbus, OH 43215.
Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.
PN(s): 20035796, 20079585, 20079586
Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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:
*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.
The candidate, at minimum, must have the following:
Option 1:
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;
AND
12 mos. exp. conducting investigations &/or inspections;
AND
Valid driver’s license.
Option 2:
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;
AND
Valid driver's license.
Option 3:
Or 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. investigative exp. with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description;
AND
Valid driver's license.
Option 4:
The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Tips For Your Application
When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.
Pay Information
This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA/AFSCME Pay Schedule, Pay Range 31. Unless required by legislation or union contract, salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $28.76 per hour).
Pay Range 31
Hourly -- $28.76
Supplemental InformationADA Notice
If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov.
Background check information
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.
ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
