Police Officer 2

What you'll do at DBH:

• Perform higher level police officer duties in patrolling grounds/buildings, and protect lives of patients, employees & visitors
• Enforce Ohio Revised Code, Administrative Rules & Hospital Policies
• Perform security & special service functions, provide assistance to Nursing Service Department, respond to psychiatric, medical & emergency calls
• Conduct investigations under the direction of the Police Lieutenant
• Arrest criminal violators
• Perform routine administrative duties related to police work

This is an hourly position covered by the State of Ohio Unit 2 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #10 on the Unit 2 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are VARIOUS. This position is located within our Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614.

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 one year of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Position Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading & writing English vocabulary; valid driver's 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.
• Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Job Skills: Law Enforcement

Technical Skills: Investigation, Public Safety

Professional Skills: Problem Solving

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. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.