Safety & Security Administrator (20098615)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is seeking a highly experienced Safety and Security Administrator [Program Administrator 2] to provide agency-wide leadership over physical security, employee safety, threat management, and emergency preparedness. This position works under administrative direction and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership, ensuring the safety and security of ODH employees, facilities, visitors, and assets statewide. Acts for and relieves the Administrator of assigned safety and security administrative duties, including plans, designs, and oversees physical security measures and monitors agency-wide compliance with security policies. Leads development and implementation of agency security policies (e.g., workplace violence, active aggressor response, emergency action planning). Serves al liaison with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services Security and Anti-Terrorism Unit, contracted security services, and internal/external partners. Oversees access controls, emergency notification systems, evacuation planning, drills, and employee training. Receives, assesses, and triages threats involving ODH employees or facilities and coordinates response with law enforcement. Conducts risk assessments; evaluates physical security systems, staffing, and procedures; and recommends and implements improvements. Analyzes legal and regulatory impacts related to security and provides technical guidance to executive leadership. Coordinates investigations and incident response with partners, including the Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Public Safety/State Highway Patrol. Represent ODH on security-related committees and leads or oversees special projects as assigned. This position requires travel across the state; some overnight travel may be required. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an exempt hourly position , with a pay range of 12 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule . The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website !

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration AND 2 years training or 2 years experience in supervisory, administrative and/or managerial position.
• OR Completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file AND 2 years training or 2 years experience in supervisory, administrative and/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research and/or policy/procedure development.
• OR 4 years training or 4 years experience in business administration management science or public administration.
• OR 1 year experience as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
• OR The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in law enforcement as a certified law enforcement officer.
• A valid Ohio Peace Officer Basic Commission Certification or Refresher Peace Officer Basic certification.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, emergency management, public administration, or a related field.
• Training or certification in emergency management, threat assessment, or physical security systems.
• Two years experience in safety, security, emergency management or public sector security administration.

Responsibilities

• Acts for and relieves the Administrator of assigned safety and security administrative duties, including plans, designs, and oversees physical security measures and monitors agency-wide compliance with security policies.
• Leads development and implementation of agency security policies (e.g., workplace violence, active aggressor response, emergency action planning).
• Serves al liaison with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services Security and Anti-Terrorism Unit, contracted security services, and internal/external partners.
• Oversees access controls, emergency notification systems, evacuation planning, drills, and employee training.
• Receives, assesses, and triages threats involving ODH employees or facilities and coordinates response with law enforcement.
• Conducts risk assessments; evaluates physical security systems, staffing, and procedures; and recommends and implements improvements.
• Analyzes legal and regulatory impacts related to security and provides technical guidance to executive leadership.
• Coordinates investigations and incident response with partners, including the Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Public Safety/State Highway Patrol.
• Represent ODH on security-related committees and leads or oversees special projects as assigned.

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