Police Officer 1

About the role

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 in Columbus. 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 advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. DBH is an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery, fostering an inclusive, stigma-free environment with wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies.

Location: 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614. Contact: Donita Alcodray, 419-381-1881. This is a classified, permanent full-time position covered by the State of Ohio Unit 2 bargaining union (Unit 2).

Responsibilities

• Assist higher level police officers in patrolling grounds/buildings, and protect lives of patients, employees & visitors
• Enforce Ohio Revised Code, Administrative Rules & Hospital Policies
• Assist officers & perform security & special service functions, provide assistance to Nursing Service Department, respond to psychiatric, medical & emergency calls
• Assist in conducting investigations under the direction of the Police Lieutenant
• Assist other officers in arresting criminal violators
• Perform routine administrative duties related to police work

Pay

Hourly position with pay range based on qualified level (Unit 2 Pay Range Schedule, range 8 or 10). Selected candidate begins at Step 1 with opportunity for pay increase after one year of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter.

• Police Officer 1: $23.84/hour — must receive OPOTA within one year of hire
• Police Officer 2: $27.43/hour — must have current OPOTA
• Shift differential: $1.40/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift full-time permanent employees

Schedule

Permanent full-time with variable work hours. Assigned shift depends on Unit 2 contract/current canvass/days & hours and may vary according to operational needs. Normal working hours may vary.

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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on a number of factors; the agency contact can provide specific information for this position.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading & writing English vocabulary
• Valid driver's license
• Probationary period: one year
• OR possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program
• OR completion of 20 years active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of Ohio Revised Code for developmental disabilities & mental health facility employees
• Must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits

Skills

• Law Enforcement