Police Chief - Summit Behavioral Healthcare (PN: 20033165)

State of Ohio • Cincinnati, OH

60d • $13 • Onsite

About The Position

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH. DBH Values: Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused) Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent) Value Driven Innovative (Yes Before No) Strong Sense of Urgency Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team. What you’ll do at DBH : Leadership & Strategic Oversight Provide executive leadership for all law enforcement, public safety, and security operations. Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards. Direct and assess security and law enforcement programs to ensure effective service delivery and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with organizational leadership to promote a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Personnel Management & Development Supervise and mentor command staff, including lieutenants and police officers. Oversee staffing plans, scheduling, work assignments, and leave approvals. Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and counseling, and administer corrective or disciplinary actions as appropriate. Coordinate and deliver training programs, professional development opportunities, and orientation related to safety, security, and departmental policies. Budget & Administrative Management Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets and expenditures. Ensure efficient allocation of resources to support operational and organizational goals. Maintain departmental records, reports, and administrative functions. Compliance & Law Enforcement Interpret, enforce, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Provide guidance and expertise on law enforcement, security, and risk management matters. Serve as the department’s primary authority on public safety and security operations. Investigations & Risk Management Lead and oversee investigations involving criminal activity, policy violations, and security-related incidents. Ensure investigations are conducted thoroughly, professionally, and in accordance with legal and organizational requirements. Review investigative findings, determine appropriate actions, and implement corrective measures when necessary. Meet regularly with executive leadership, including the CEO, to provide updates, recommendations, and resolutions related to investigations and security concerns.

Requirements

• Completion of 20 yrs. active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of revised code
• 12 months training &/or experience in supervisory principles & techniques
• Valid driver’s license
• Requires possession of certificate of having successfully completed approved peace officer training program
• Law Enforcement Technical Skills: Investigation, Communications
• Professional Skills: Coaching, Collaboration, Leading Others

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for all law enforcement, public safety, and security operations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Direct and assess security and law enforcement programs to ensure effective service delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to promote a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Supervise and mentor command staff, including lieutenants and police officers.
• Oversee staffing plans, scheduling, work assignments, and leave approvals.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and counseling, and administer corrective or disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Coordinate and deliver training programs, professional development opportunities, and orientation related to safety, security, and departmental policies.
• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets and expenditures.
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources to support operational and organizational goals.
• Maintain departmental records, reports, and administrative functions.
• Interpret, enforce, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide guidance and expertise on law enforcement, security, and risk management matters.
• Serve as the department’s primary authority on public safety and security operations.
• Lead and oversee investigations involving criminal activity, policy violations, and security-related incidents.
• Ensure investigations are conducted thoroughly, professionally, and in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Review investigative findings, determine appropriate actions, and implement corrective measures when necessary.
• Meet regularly with executive leadership, including the CEO, to provide updates, recommendations, and resolutions related to investigations and security concerns.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed