Police Officer 1

State of Ohio • Toledo, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer 1 assists higher-level police officers with patrolling the grounds and buildings of Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare and protecting the lives of patients, employees, and visitors. The officer enforces the Ohio Revised Code, administrative rules, and hospital policies; supports security and special-service functions; assists Nursing Service; and responds to psychiatric, medical, and emergency calls. The officer also assists with investigations under the direction of the Police Lieutenant, helps other officers arrest criminal violators, and performs routine administrative duties related to police work.

This is a permanent, full-time, hourly classified position in the State of Ohio Unit 2 bargaining unit. It is based at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio. Work hours and assigned shift may vary with operational needs and the applicable Unit 2 contract or canvass. Police Officer 1 must obtain OPOTA within one year of hire. The position has a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic, including fractions, decimals, and percentages, and in reading and writing English vocabulary; and a valid driver's license.
• Alternatively, possession of a certificate showing successful completion of an approved basic peace officer training program, or completion of 20 years of active duty as a peace officer under Section 109.78(D) of the Ohio Revised Code for developmental disabilities and mental health facility employees.
• Ability to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits.
• Police Officer 1 must receive OPOTA within one year of hire.
• One-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher-level police officers in patrolling grounds and buildings and protecting patients, employees, and visitors.
• Enforce the Ohio Revised Code, administrative rules, and hospital policies.
• Assist officers and perform security and special-service functions.
• Provide assistance to the Nursing Service Department.
• Respond to psychiatric, medical, and emergency calls.
• Assist in conducting investigations under the direction of the Police Lieutenant.
• Assist other officers in arresting criminal violators.
• Perform routine administrative duties related to police work.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation
• Shift differential pay of $1.40 per hour for full-time permanent employees working second or third shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED