Police Officer 2
What You'll Do
Perform higher level police officer duties in patrolling grounds/buildings, and protect lives of patients, employees & visitors.
Enforce Ohio Revised Code, Administrative Rules & Hospital Policies.
- Perform security & special service functions, provide assistance to Nursing Service Department, respond to psychiatric, medical & emergency calls.
- Conduct investigations under the direction of the Police Lieutenant.
- Ars arrest criminal violators.
- Perform routine administrative duties related to police work.
Qualifications
- Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading & writing English vocabulary.
- Valid driver's license.
- 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 for developmental disabilities & mental health facility employees.
Skills
- Law Enforcement
- Technical Skills: Investigation, Public Safety
- Professional Skills: Problem Solving
Pay & Schedule
This is an hourly position covered by the State of Ohio Unit 2 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #10 on the Unit 2 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are VARIOUS. This position is located within our Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614.
Note: Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits.
Contact
Contact Name and Information
Donita
419-381-1881
Agency Overview
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) strives 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, Ohio.
We value Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused), Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent), Value Driven Innovative (Yes Before No), and Strong Sense of Urgency.
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.