Police Officer

Police Officer

Work Hours: 1st Shift 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 2nd Shift 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | 3rd Shift 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. | Assigned shift will depend on Unit 2 contract/currect canvas | Days & Hours May Vary According to Operational Needs

**Summit Behavioral Healthcare (SBH) offers Police Officers a $1.25 shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shift full time, permanent employees.

**Police Officer 1, pay range 8 ($21.72 -$26.44/hour), Police Officer 2, pay range 10 ($25.00 - $31.64/hour).

What You'll Do:

• Assist higher level police officers in patrolling grounds/buildings: conduct regular patrols of all areas of the Summit Behavioral Healthcare (SBH) on foot &/or in a patrol car, protect lives of patients, employees & visitors, check buildings & property for unsecured doors, windows & gates, conduct safety inspections in all areas of the facility for fires or other hazards, reports fire & safety hazards to the safety & health coordinator, take appropriate action in the event of fires, physical hazards, weather emergencies as pertains to safety & welfare of patients, employees & visitors, prevent crimes, apprehend and prevent patients from leaving hospital grounds without permission, enforce Ohio Revised Code, Administrative Rules & Hospital Policies, check identity & nature of business of individuals on grounds, perform security functions by locking/unlocking doors, escorts patients, employees, & visitors in the patrol car.
• Assists officers & performs security & special service functions: provide assistance to Nursing Service Department (e.g.; assist in restraining aggressive, transport patients, provide patient intervention..), respond to psychiatric, medical & emergency calls, assist safety & health coordinator in conducting fire drills (e.g. complete paperwork, sound/reset alarm, interview employees..), issue keys, fingerprint individuals for lawful purposes, secure patients’ valuables after normal business hours; assign parking permits, assist employees & visitors (e.g., unlocks motor vehicles, starts motor vehicles in emergencies, gives directions..); monitor traffic conditions & parking facilities, check for parking violations, issue traffic/ warning citations as necessary; perform other appropriate duties as assigned by police supervisor during inclement conditions
• Assist in conducting investigations: conduct criminal, administrative, & civil investigations under the direction of the Police Lieutenant (e.g., make inquiry, interview & document..), investigate & report traffic accidents; cooperate with the State Highway Patrol (SHP) & other agencies in authorized investigations through exchange of information, report major incidents to SHP as directed; assure confidentiality of information relating to hospital business/patients, use good judgment in making inquiry into unusual circumstances, documents &/or report to appropriate authority.
• Assist other officers in arresting criminal violators: enforce applicable laws through the apprehension, arrest, & prosecution of criminal violators, complete & process related paperwork, file affidavits, serve warrants/summons, issue referrals; testify in court, accept & deliver subpoenas from any court of competent jurisdiction
• Perform routine administrative duties related to police work: report unsecured areas, log shift activity, keeps log of security conditions & pertinent information, brief oncoming shift personnel, answer telephone, relay messages, write & maintain incident reports, attend training seminars, review updates in methods of handling emergency situations &/or changes in the laws

What’s In It for You:

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:

• Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premium, low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)
• Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period. Click for more information
• Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave
• Up to $4000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: state of Ohio contributes 14%, visit website for more information OPERS
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information

You Also Need to Know:

• Must be able to complete a 4 week (business days Monday-Friday) full time orientation
• May work weekends; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment

Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading & writing English vocabulary; valid driver's license.

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.

Knowledge of security & safety procedures & techniques*; investigation procedures & techniques*; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures related to law enforcement*; reporting procedures*; basic first aid techniques*, English vocabulary, fractions, decimals & percentages. Skill in operation of police equipment*; operation of firearms*. Ability to deal with variety of variables in somewhat unfamiliar context; orally present evidence in legal proceedings; read & understand technical material relating to police work; demonstrate physical fitness & agility.

(*)Developed after employment.

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.

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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO Program Administrator at andrew.seifert@mha.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing
The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. "Not applicable to current state employees".

Background Check Information

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 applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an