Forensic Officer II

State of Oklahoma•Vinita, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) in Vinita, Oklahoma, is a secure inpatient forensic facility operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It provides jail competency services for Oklahoma and has 268 beds for consumers found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity. The Security department is hiring a Forensic Officer II to perform security-related duties at an inpatient behavioral health facility. Duties may include inspecting buildings and grounds for fire hazards; enforcing laws, rules, and regulations; and providing security against acts of terrorism. The officer may patrol assigned areas, address fire hazards, assist employees, direct traffic, monitor security cameras, walk facility units, help staff move consumers safely within the facility, transport consumers to appointments or off grounds, and respond to medical emergencies or other calls from units. This is a full-time, regular position at the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, Oklahoma. The hourly pay rate is $21.63, with applicable shift differentials. Primary working hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; hours and location may vary based on business needs, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. The agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Requirements

Complete a basic security and/or firefighter’s course.
Have two years of experience in security or fire prevention and protection work.
Pass an OSBI background check.
Be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel and have a valid driver’s license.
Upon a conditional offer, pass a physical examination and meet the requirements to occasionally lift or carry 60 pounds and push or pull a maximum force of 30 pounds.
For this safety-sensitive position, submit to pre-employment and pre-placement urinalysis drug testing and receive a negative result.

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings and grounds to identify and eliminate fire hazards.
Enforce laws, rules, and regulations and provide security against acts of terrorism.
Patrol assigned premises and identify and correct fire hazards.
Assist employees and direct traffic.
Monitor security cameras and perform walks of facility units.
Assist staff with moving consumers within the facility to help ensure safety.
Transport consumers to appointments, including off-ground transportation when needed.
Respond to and assist with medical emergencies and other calls from units.

Benefits

State-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care expenses.
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
11 paid holidays.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
Longevity bonus for years of service.
Student loan repayment options.
Training opportunities for CEU requirements.