Police Officer

This is an hourly position in the Unit 2 Bargaining Unit, with a pay range of $10 on the Unit 2 Pay Range Schedule. Working hours are 1st Shift: 7:00am-3:00pm, 2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm, 3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:00am. Assigned shift will depend on Unit 2 contract/current canvas. Days & Hours May Vary According to Operational Needs. The position is located within the Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237.

• Assist higher level police officers in patrolling grounds/buildings, protecting 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, accept & deliver subpoenas from any court of competent jurisdiction.
• Perform routine administrative duties related to police work.

Summit Behavioral Healthcare (SBH) offers Police Officers a $1.25 shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shift full time, permanent employees.

• Possession of a certificate having successfully completed an approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 years of service.
• Active duty as a peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of Ohio Revised Code.
• Valid driver's license.

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.