Police Officer 1

State of Ohio • Toledo, OH

2d • 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; assists other officers with security and special service functions; and provides assistance to the Nursing Service Department. The position responds to psychiatric, medical, and emergency calls, assists with investigations under the direction of the Police Lieutenant, helps other officers arrest criminal violators, and performs routine police-related administrative duties.

This is a permanent, full-time, hourly classified position covered by the State of Ohio Unit 2 bargaining unit. The work location is Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio. Work hours and assigned shifts may vary according to the Unit 2 contract, current canvass, and operational needs. Police Officer 1 pay is $23.84 per hour. The position requires obtaining OPOTA within one year of hire. The probationary period is one year, and recruits must be able to meet Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program fitness testing entry standards. Final applicants tentatively selected for the class must undergo urinalysis, and the selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic, including fractions, decimals, and percentages, and in reading and writing English vocabulary, plus a valid driver's license; or 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.
• Must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program fitness testing entry standards for new recruits.
• Must receive OPOTA within one year of hire.
• One-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher-level police officers in patrolling grounds and buildings.
• Protect the lives of 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 time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 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, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

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