Fire Investigator Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Ohio fire investigators work across municipal fire departments, insurance carriers, and state agencies in cities like Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Employers including large insurers and county fire investigation units have sponsored foreign workers for these roles. The state's dense urban centers and active insurance industry create steady demand for experienced fire investigators.
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INTRODUCTION
Organization: Public Utilities Commission
Agency Contact Name and Information: contactjobshr@puco.ohio.gov
Work Location:
180 East Broad Street, 4th Floor
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
United States
Compensation: 28.76
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 M-F
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Investigation
The Public Utilities Commissions of Ohio (PUCO) affects nearly every household in Ohio. The PUCO regulates providers of all types of utility services which includes electric and natural gas companies, local and long-distance telephone, water and wastewater, and rail and trucking companies. More recently, the PUCO gained responsibility for facilitating competitive utility choices for Ohio consumers.
To carry out our responsibilities, the PUCO employs a professional staff that includes engineers, economists, attorneys, and safety inspectors. Continually monitoring the activities of utility and transportation companies, the PUCO works to ensure safe and reliable services for all Ohioans.
Our mission is to assure all residential and business consumers access to adequate, safe and reliable utility services at fair prices, while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices.
About the Transportation Department:
The Transportation Department’s mission is to facilitate safe and secure commercial transportation on public highways, railroads, and transportation facilities, as well as to promote quality and equitable service in a proactive manner for the public and commercial carriers in the household goods, bus and ferry boat industries. This is accomplished through reduction and prevention of crashes involving commercial motor vehicles, reduction and prevention of hazardous materials incidents, development of consumer protection regulations, and resolution of consumer and carrier complaints.
- Independently conduct safety compliance audits and inspections on non-hazardous material commercial motor carrier operations, records, and equipment
- Travels in state vehicle within designated area to perform Safety Audits (SAs), Compliance Reviews (CRs), and driver/vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulatory requirements
- Reviews driver duty status, bills-of-landing, driver qualification records, logbooks, equipment/maintenance records, and carrier equipment inspections
- Provides education to carriers regarding compliance with safety regulations
- Formulates conclusions and prepares detailed reports of compliance and safety audits and inspections
- May respond to complaints from public and regulated industry regarding violations of laws governing commercial motor vehicle transportation within the State of Ohio
Required to pass initial training and maintain federal certifications to remain in position
Additional Information
Report in location: 50 Park Avenue East, Mansfield OH 44902
Employee will use their home as their report-in location/headquarters. The employee's home must be located within 30 air miles of report in location (50 Park Avenue East, Mansfield OH 44902)
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 mos. trg. or 30 mos. investigative exp. with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description valid driver's license.
Or 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 12 mos. exp. conducting investigations &/or inspections valid driver’s license.
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 valid driver's license.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Investigation
ADA Statement:
Ohio 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 Workplace:
The 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.
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Which companies sponsor visas for fire investigators in Ohio?
Insurance carriers with Ohio operations, including large property and casualty insurers headquartered or regionally based in Columbus and Cincinnati, have historically sponsored fire investigators. Municipal fire departments occasionally sponsor through specialty visa pathways, though less frequently. State and county agencies may also hire internationally when specialized forensic fire investigation expertise is difficult to source domestically.
Which visa types are most common for fire investigator roles in Ohio?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for fire investigators in Ohio when the role requires a bachelor's degree in fire science, engineering, or a related field. Candidates with extensive specialized experience may also qualify under O-1 visa classification. Fire investigators employed by government agencies should note that some public employer positions may carry restrictions on sponsored visa workers.
Which cities in Ohio have the most fire investigator sponsorship jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the majority of fire investigator openings in Ohio. Columbus draws demand from state government agencies and a concentration of insurance company regional offices. Cleveland's industrial history means ongoing need for origin-and-cause investigation expertise. Cincinnati, near the Kentucky border, serves as a regional hub for several national insurance carriers with Ohio operations.
How to find fire investigator visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate lets you filter fire investigator jobs specifically by visa sponsorship availability and by state, making it straightforward to identify Ohio employers actively hiring internationally. Because fire investigation roles requiring sponsorship are relatively specialized, setting up alerts on Migrate Mate for Ohio-based fire investigator postings helps you respond quickly when positions from sponsoring employers appear.
Are there state-specific considerations for fire investigators seeking visa sponsorship in Ohio?
Ohio fire investigators often need certification through the Ohio Fire Marshal's office, and international candidates should confirm their existing credentials align with state requirements before applying. Employers sponsoring H-1B workers must pay the Department of Labor prevailing wage for the role's location and job zone. The forensic and insurance investigation sectors in Ohio tend to have more sponsorship flexibility than municipal government fire departments.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored fire investigator jobs in Ohio?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.