Police Officer PN 20099775

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Massillon, OH

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (formerly Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services) is seeking a Police Officer to patrol campus grounds, ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and employees, and respond to emergencies. This role involves enforcing laws, investigating complaints, screening individuals and property for contraband, and assisting clinical staff in managing patients in crisis. The position is hourly, covered by the State of Ohio Unit 2 bargaining unit, and located at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare in Massillon, OH. The pay range is $23.84/hour to $27.43/hour, based on experience, with potential for pay increases after six months and yearly thereafter. Shift differential pay is available for second and third shifts.

Requirements

Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading & writing English vocabulary.
Valid driver's license.
Probationary period is one year.
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 for developmental disabilities & mental health facility employees.
Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits.

Nice To Haves

Yearly Fitness Incentive Pay (Not mandatory)

Responsibilities

Patrols campus grounds, buildings (interior and exterior checks) on foot & in car, ensures safety of patients/clients, visitors, & employees.
Assists in emergency/disaster situations (e.g., evacuation of buildings, inclement weather, hospital codes e.g.: Code Black, Silver, Red).
Makes professional efforts to prevent/deter criminal activities, enforces Ohio Revised Code e.g.: criminal laws, and testifies in court as required.
Checks identity of persons on grounds and the nature of their business and/or needs; monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic, checks parking permits, & issues traffic tickets as necessary.
Investigates/reports alleged criminal complaints.
Makes inquiries on security/safety issues, documents findings, and communicates with hospital administration regarding sensitive issues.
Screens/searches newly admitted patient(s) and their property for contraband via police policy during the admission process along with checking/logging their valuables with the business office.
Assists in interior clinical service functions e.g.: responds to Code Violets, Code Blue emergencies e.g.: assists nursing, medical or direct care personnel in emergent incidents that are out of their control and at the clinical supervisor’s request in dealing with patients in crisis by utilizing Crisis Intervention/De-escalation protocols.
Interior control/monitoring and screening (for deter/denying of contraband) of all visitors, returning patients in the utilization of the magnetometer, escorts, assists visitors.
Assist in transporting forensic Level 1, 2 or Police Hold patient(s).
Calls for assistance staff and/or visitors with mechanical problems.