Forensic Officer II

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Vinita, OK

4d•$22 - $22•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 and safety duties at the facility. The position is full-time, with primary working hours of 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; shift differentials may apply. Coverage is required 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and work hours and location may vary based on business necessity. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. The hourly pay rate is $21.63. The position is non-exempt and has one vacancy.

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 hold a valid driver’s license.
Upon a conditional offer, pass a physical examination meeting the requirements of occasionally lifting or carrying 60 pounds and pushing or pulling 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 for fire hazards and help eliminate them.
Enforce laws, rules, and regulations and provide security against acts of terrorism.
Patrol assigned premises to identify and correct fire hazards.
Assist employees and direct traffic.
Monitor security cameras and perform walks of the units.
Assist staff in moving consumers within the facility to help assure safety.
Transport consumers to appointments, including off-grounds 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.
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 match.
Longevity bonus for years of service.
Student loan repayment options.
Training opportunities for continuing education unit requirements.