Police Officer 2 - Full Time - (Pn: 20080777)

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name-the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What you'll do at DBH:

• Patrols property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards; assists in emergency/disaster situations (e.g., evacuation of buildings, inclement weather, hospital codes); prevents crimes & enforces laws, rules & regulations; checks identity of persons on grounds & nature.
• Monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic, checks parking permits, issues traffic tickets as necessary; apprehends & arrests violators; files affidavits; serves warrants & testifies in court as required.
• Investigates complaints, conducts criminal, administrative & accident investigations; cooperates with Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) & other agencies with authorized investigations by ex-changing information pertinent to efficient hospital operation, reports major incidents to OSHP & others as directed; conducts searches & patrols area for possible escaped or missing patients and return them to facility; makes inquiries, documents findings & communicates with hospital administration regarding sensitive issues.
• Performs variety of service functions (e.g., performs security duty at special events, responds to emergencies & makes emergency runs in patrol car, escorts, protects & assists visitors, assists nursing, medical or direct care personnel in handling/restraining, transporting & checking curfew of patients/clients, assists in opening/starting cars for staff & visitors having mechanical problems, secure patient valuables).
• Performs routine administrative duties related to police work (e.g., keeps log of security conditions, writes unusual incident reports, answers telephone, relays messages via radio & telephone, files & types of reports; assists with fire drills, key control & other safety/security inspection) & reviews changes in law enforcement & emergency procedures; performs fingerprint scan & facilitates background checks of potential DBH staff.

This is an hourly position covered by the State of Ohio Unit 2 bargaining unit, with a pay range of 10 on the Unit 2 Pay Range Schedule. This position is located within our Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Facility at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information:

• Starting at $28.25 per hour
• Shift Differential supplement of $1.25 for every hour worked between 5:00pm-6:00am
• Must be able to complete a 4 week (business days Monday-Friday) full-time orientation.
• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior.
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment.

Position Qualifications:

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; valid driver's license. 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

Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Communications, Security, Transportation, Surveillance

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Ethics and Values, Verval Communication, Written Communication

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.