BMV Senior Investigator

BMV Senior Investigator

Date Posted: Sep 30, 2026

Requisition ID: 484594

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV):

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles delivers exceptional, customer focused services built on choice, innovation, and genuine care. We strive to be a trusted partner to every Hoosier by investing in our people, fostering growth, and developing future leaders who drive excellence and a strong culture of service.

Role Overview:

The Senior Investigator uses a variety of tools, programs, and resources to reduce fraud within the BMV and address incidents of employee misconduct, grievances, abuse, or property damage. You must be able to clearly articulate investigative findings and, when required, provide clear and concise testimony. You will also ensure that security procedures are upheld at agency facilities and provide supervisory oversight to assigned staff.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/0) to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are:

• Review and investigate practices within a state agency to ensure all laws, rules and regulations are being followed and applied fairly.

• Investigate a variety of security issues involving allegations, suspicions and/or violation(s) of any laws, rules or regulations as identified by agency management.

• Conduct inspections of agency facilities to determine whether security and safety procedures are in place and effective.

• Review personnel and fiscal records to ascertain misappropriation of public funds.

• Complete and submit investigative reports and memoranda of findings related to mismanagement of agency laws, rules, and regulations.

• Work with agency staff to resolve identified security and safety concerns.

• Assist in the review of applications for occupational licenses. employment background checks completed by the Indiana State Police, FBI, and other law enforcement agencies.

• Inspect agency living, dinning, working and recreational areas.

• Provide testimony at hearings, trials, appeals and criminal proceedings.

• Conduct searches and seizures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Preferred

• Seven (7) years full-time professional experience in corrections, investigative work, law enforcement, or military police. At least four (4) years of experience must be in investigative work.

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, techniques, and terminology of current investigative practices.

Additional qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, techniques, and terminology of current investigative practices.

• Extensive knowledge of security procedures.

• Considerable knowledge of all federal laws, state statues, assigned agency rules, policies, and procedures.

• Advanced knowledge of due process as well as criminal and civil liability.

• Ability to exercise both tact and persuasion in dealing with agency personnel.

• Ability to organize and conduct field investigations.

• Ability to present evidence at hearings.

• Ability to manage subordinate staff inclusive of supervision, discipline, performance evaluation, grievance procedures, overtime, etc.

• Effective communication skills.

• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

A degree is not required.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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