Police Officer 2- Third Shift

State of Ohio • Highland Hills, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion, Partnership, Respect. This position is for a Police Officer 2 - Third Shift at the Warrensville Developmental Center.

Requirements

• Possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 yrs. active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of Ohio revised code.
• Valid driver's license.
• Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits.

Nice To Haves

• Job Skills: Law Enforcement

Responsibilities

• Enforces rules & laws, patrols grounds on foot &/or in car to ensure safety of residents, staff, buildings & property.
• Performs security checks within buildings (e.g., checks doors, rooms, parking issues, visitors, unusual activity, etc.).
• Assist with locating & searching for AWOL residents as requested.
• Respond to & assist with incidents with & between staff (e.g., break ins, campus crime, workplace violence).
• Process employee workplace injury incidents (e.g., ensures accident analysis form is completed, take pictures, interview employees).
• Conducts emergency drills (e.g., fire, tornado, etc.) with staff & provides input into training & disaster planning.
• Assist with training (e.g., CPR, first aide, etc.).
• Respond to & assist other law enforcement as needed with issues on campus; makes emergency calls to emergency personnel as requested/needed.
• Check extinguishers, elevators, water temperature, refrigerator / freezer temperature, power strips & ensure routine service / maintenance completed.
• Assist grounds office in locating staff.
• Complete environmental checklists as outlined in Quality Assurance process.
• Transport residents for security reasons on/off grounds, when determined necessary.
• Track & maintain required documentation & logs as assigned.
• May assist with employee termination/exit process (e.g., obtain keys, equipment, etc.).
• Escort staff off grounds for security reasons (e.g., if placing an employee on administrative leave, if workplace injury, etc.).
• Answers phone inquiries (e.g., security calls, etc.).
• Assists local law enforcement departments in the event of an emergency.
• Assists with emergency evacuations.
• Records information in emergency situations as directed by supervisor/management.
• Tracks calls / requests; types reports.
• Performs other duties within range / scope of position.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed