Forensic Officer I

About the role

The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of buildings and grounds for elimination of fire hazards
• Enforcement of laws, rules and regulations
• Providing security against acts of terrorism
• Patrolling assigned premises to identify and correct fire hazards
• Providing assistance to employees
• Directing traffic
• Monitoring security cameras
• Performing walks of the units
• Assisting staff with the movement of consumers within the facility to assure safety
• Transporting consumers to appointments, off grounds if needed
• Responding and assisting with medical emergencies or other calls from the units

Requirements

• No experience or education is required for Level I
• Must be able to pass an OSBI background check
• Willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license
• Must meet physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 60 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 30 pounds

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license

Skills

• Physical stamina and strength
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of fire safety and emergency response procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Great Reasons to Work with Us: ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include: Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums, A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations, Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care, Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs, 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year, Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match, Longevity Bonus for years of service, Student Loan repayment options, Training opportunities for CEU requirements, Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

Pay

Level I - $16.60 per hour

Schedule

Primary Working Hours are 6:30am-3:00pm, 2:30pm-11:00pm and 11:00pm-7:00am

Reasons to Work with Us

Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) offers a supportive environment where you can make a difference in the lives of those in need. As a member of the Security department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.