Police Officer 2
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), and 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.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the safety and security of Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (NBH)
- Patrol grounds and building
- Assist with and conduct investigations
- Respond to emergencies and code assists
- Escort, protect, and assist visitors
- Conduct searches
- Apprehend, arrest, and process criminal violators
- File affidavits, serve warrants, and subpoenas
- Appear in court and testify in criminal proceedings
- Perform police administrative duties
Qualifications
- Possession of a certificate from an approved basic peace officer training program, or completion of 20 years active duty as a peace officer per ORC Section 109.78(D)
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to successfully perform the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits
Requirements
- One‑year probationary period
- Final candidate must pass a criminal background check (Rule 5122‑7‑21 outlines disqualifying offenses); individual assessment of prior convictions will be conducted
- All final applicants must submit to