Police Officer 2

State of Ohio • Northfield, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer 2 maintains the safety and security of Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (NBH) in Northfield, Ohio. The role patrols the grounds and buildings, assists with and conducts investigations, responds to emergencies and code assists, and escorts, protects, and assists visitors. Duties also include conducting searches; apprehending, arresting, and processing criminal violators; filing affidavits; serving warrants and subpoenas; appearing in court and testifying in criminal proceedings; and performing police administrative duties.

This is a permanent, full-time hourly position covered by the State of Ohio Unit 2 bargaining unit. Working hours are to be determined. The position is classified and has a one-year probationary period. The stated compensation range is $28.25–$35.75, with placement generally beginning at Step 1 of the applicable Unit 2 pay range schedule, subject to applicable union contract and Ohio Revised Code requirements. A pay increase may follow six months of satisfactory performance, with yearly raises thereafter.

The selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check and submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment. The candidate must also be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits. Official transcripts are required for post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application, and must be provided before a formal employment offer.

The State of Ohio describes its workplace as collaborative and service-oriented, and identifies itself as an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace committed to an inclusive, stigma-free environment that supports employee well-being and recovery.

Requirements

• Possess a certificate showing successful completion of an approved basic peace officer training program, or have completed 20 years of active duty as a peace officer under Section 109.78(D) of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits.
• Submit to a criminal background check; disqualifying offenses under Rule 5122-7-21 may preclude employment.
• Submit to urinalysis testing for illegal drug use before appointment; a positive test results in no employment offer.
• Provide official transcripts for post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application before receiving a formal employment offer; transcripts printed from an institution’s website are not accepted.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety and security of Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare.
• Patrol the grounds and building.
• Assist with and conduct investigations.
• Respond to emergencies and code assists.
• Escort, protect, and assist visitors.
• Conduct searches.
• Apprehend, arrest, and process criminal violators.
• File affidavits and serve warrants and subpoenas.
• Appear in court and testify in criminal proceedings.
• Perform police administrative duties.

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.

What This Job Offers

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