Forensic Officer II

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

10d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Forensic Officer II Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.  Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.  We take that very seriously – because we care! About the Position: Come grow with us!  The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma.  Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found Incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.  OFC is expanding with new construction scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2025 adding an additional 84 beds.  When completed, OFC will have a total of 352 beds to house consumers Job Type/Salary: Open/Close dates: 12/16/2025-1/5/2026 Full-time Hourly payrate: Level II-$17.78 Shift differentials applicable when working Primary Working Hours are: 11:00pm-7:00am FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt Primary Work Location/Department:  Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita Ok/Security Vacancies:  1

Requirements

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a basic security and/or firefighter’s course and two years of experience in security or fire prevention and protection work.
Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.
Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 60 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 30 pounds.

Benefits

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave 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