Crime Victims Claims Investigator Job at State of Ohio Jobs, Columbus, OH

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  • State of Ohio Jobs
  • Columbus, OH

Job Description

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a knowledgeable and motivated candidate for the position of Crime Victims Claims Investigator, Economic Loss Specialist in the Crime Victim Services Section. This position requires investigation of crime victims compensation claims to ensure equitable disbursement of funds. The headquarter location for this position is Columbus, Ohio. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Primary Responsibilities

  • Investigates crime victims compensation claims in an objective and timely manner to ensure equitable disbursement of crime victims reparations funds in accordance with applicable Ohio law
  • Reviews reparations applications for completeness and accuracy
  • Calculates applicants economic loss utilizing basic accounting/bookkeeping principles
  • Analyzes case fact pattern and develops investigatory plan of action
  • Determines and develops sources to contact for information-gathering purposes
  • Creates specialized correspondence necessary to gather case-specific information
  • Evaluates claims to determine compensability of claim
  • Verifies all claimed expenses through appropriate third party and their causal relationship to alleged criminal conduct
  • Writes memoranda summarizing interviews with law enforcement, prosecutors and court personnel to clarify documentation when necessary for verification
  • Reviews law enforcement and/or medical documentation to identify any conduct or behavior that may disqualify applicant from eligibility
  • Identifies other potential sources of compensation and verifies their proper utilization
  • Verifies applicants lost income
  • Produces memoranda and exhibits used in court proceedings as evidence to reflect facts of case and prepares case for court
  • Responds to applicants, service providers and attorney inquiries related to the claims process and provides updates on the status of individual claims
  • Prioritizes weekly work assignments to maximize efficiency and advises supervisor on status of investigations/claims
  • Assists legal staff in preparation for appeals process
  • Testifies in appeals process as necessary
  • Reads and interprets court orders and/or other documents pertinent to the claim

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*. 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

Qualifications

24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in investigation practices & techniques or law enforcement; Completion of associate core program in criminal justice, accounting or related field which emphasizes training in investigation practices & techniques. Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Supplemental Information

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. We strive to maintain an inclusive workplace. Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months to be eligible for consideration. The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to background checks: Criminal history, Driving record, Taxes, Drug Test.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities, 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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Remote job,

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