Police Officer 2 - Full Time - (PN: 20080777)

Police Officer 2
Police Officer 2 - Full Time

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

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This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:white;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9pt;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#0a4e8d;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16.5pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EWhat you’ll do at DBH%3C/u%3E:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, 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Patrol (OSHP) %26amp; other agencies with authorized investigations by ex-changing information pertinent to efficient hospital operation, reports major incidents to OSHP %26amp; others as directed; conducts searches %26amp; patrols area for possible escaped or missing patients and return them to facility; makes inquiries, documents findings %26amp; communicates with hospital administration regarding sensitive issues.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EPerforms variety of service functions (e.g., performs security duty at special events, responds to emergencies %26amp; makes emergency runs in patrol car, escorts, protects %26amp; assists visitors, assists nursing, medical or direct care personnel in handling/restraining, transporting %26amp; checking curfew of patients/clients, assists in opening/starting cars for staff %26amp; visitors having mechanical problems, secure patient 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listvalue=%22Central Office%22 datavalue=%22Central Office%22%3E%3C/w:listitem%3E%3C/w:sdt%3E%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan class=%22MsoPlaceholderText%22 style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-themecolor:accent1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAppalachian Behavioral Healthcare Facility%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(14,63,117);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3Eat%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#0e3f75;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EUnless required by any applicable %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3Eunion contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(14,63,117);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EStep 1%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%27Times New Roman%27;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#0a4e8d;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAdditional Salary / Appointment Information:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EStarting at %2428.25 per hour%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EShift Differential supplement of %241.25 for every hour worked between 5:00pm-6:00am%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EMust be able to complete a 4 week (business days%26nbsp;Monday-Friday) full-time%26nbsp;orientation.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EMay work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient%26nbsp;behavior.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ETraining and development required to remain in the classification after employment.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
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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! Our benefits package includes:

• 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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Position Qualifications:

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. Probationary period is one year.

Note: Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits 

Job Skills: Law Enforcement
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Communications, Security, Transportation, Surveillance
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Ethics and Values, Verval Communication, Written Communication

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

*!%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EApplication Procedures%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ETo be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, “see resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBackground Check Notice%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EThe final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:14.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3ERule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EIf you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment %26amp;/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at [email protected] or 614-466-8884.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAll final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Behavioral Health - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Work Location: Appalachia Behav - Athens, 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, 45701
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Athens County
Compensation: $28.25
Schedule: Full-time
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Unit 2
Primary Job Skill: Law Enforcement
Technical Skills: Surveillance, Behavioral Health, Communications, Security, Transportation
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Ethics and Values, Verbal Communication, Written Communication