Police Officer

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.

• Police Officer 1 pay range 8 ($23.84/hour) Police Officer 2 pay range 10 ($34.71/hour) Based on experience
• Schedule may very second/third shift
• $1.25 shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shift full time permanent employees
• Yearly Fitness Incentive Pay (Not mandatory)
• Longevity pay after completion of five (5) years of state service
• Prior State Service may be transferred
• Equipment & Uniforms provided
• Earn up to $1000 Take Charge Live Well Program

What youll do at OhioMHAS:

• Patrols campus grounds buildings (interior and exterior checks) on foot & in car ensures safety of patients/clients visitors & employees.
• Checks property for open doors gates windows fires or other safety hazards
• Assists in emergency/disaster situations (e.g. evacuation of buildings inclement weather hospital codes e.g.: Code Black Silver Red).
• Makes professional efforts to prevent/deter criminal activities enforces Ohio Revised Code e.g.: criminal laws and testifies in court as required.
• Checks identity of persons on grounds and the nature of their business and/or needs; monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic checks parking permits & issues traffic tickets as necessary.
• Investigates/reports alleged criminal complaints
• Conducts searches & patrols area for possible escaped or missing patients and returns them to facility.
• Makes inquiries on security/safety issues documents findings and communicates with hospital administration regarding sensitive issues.
• Screens/searches newly admitted patient(s) and their property for contraband via police policy during the admission process along with checking/logging their valuables with the business office.
• Assists in interior clinical service functions e.g.: responds to Code Violets Code Blue emergencies e.g.: assists nursing medical or direct care personnel in emergent incidents that are out of their control and at the clinical supervisorsrequest in dealing with patients in crisis by utilizing Crisis Intervention/De-escalation protocols.
• Reports infractions on Ohio Administrative Code- Work Rule(s) violations.
• Interior control/monitoring and screening (for deter/denying of contraband) of all visitors returning patients in the utilization of the magnetometer escorts assists visitors. Assist in transporting forensic Level 1 2 or Police Hold patient(s). Calls for assistance staff and/or visitors with mechanical problems.

At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting hiring developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.
To learn more about our agency please visit our website at Procedures
To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your addition see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO Program Administrator at or .

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.

Police Officer

Police Officer 1 or 2

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) we strive to exemplifyThe Heart of Hopefor individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 3200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus OH.

OhioMHAS Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered Solution Oriented Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable Reasonable Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well get well and stay well. Join our collaborative service-oriented environment where you will be respected and valued.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions decimals & percentages & in reading & writing English vocabulary; valid drivers license. Probationary period is one year.

-Or possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 yrs. active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78 (D) of Ohio revised code for developmental disabilities & mental health facility employees. Probationary period is one year. Note: Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits.

Job Skills: Law Enforcement

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 ourTotal 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.