Security Officer 1

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol is seeking a Security Officer 1 to be based at 740 East 17th Avenue, Columbus 43211. This role involves conducting routine security checks, performing safety inspections, monitoring building systems like boilers and HVAC, and checking for hazards or unauthorized persons. The officer will also respond to inquiries via telephone, radio, or in person, and screen facility visitors. This is an essential position, meaning the duties are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during public safety emergencies, and the incumbent will be required to report for duty during such events. The State of Ohio offers competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees and is committed to disability inclusion. A comprehensive background check, including BCI and FBI fingerprint checks, a polygraph examination, and a drug-test, may be required. The position is identified as safety sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English.
If assigned responsibility for rendering first aid/C.P.R/Automated External Defibrillator (i.e., AED), applicant must obtain required certifications by end of probationary period and must maintain valid certifications to continue employment.
Positions making security rounds in vehicle require valid driver's license.
A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.
Position is identified as safety sensitive & is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine security checks of the premise.
Perform safety inspections of equipment for malfunction or safety violation.
Monitor the operation of boilers & the heating, ventilating & air conditioning systems & notifies supervisors &/or maintenance personnel of any problems.
Check for fire, leaks, weather induced damage, correct lighting, building hazards &/or unauthorized persons.
Respond to inquiries by telephone, radio &/or in person & record such actions in the appropriate log.
Screen facility visitors, admitting or denying admission as directed.

Benefits

Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
Free Parking!
Cafeteria On-site!
Free On-site Gym!
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 )