Police Lieutenant Summit Behavioral Healthcare

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Organization:
Behavioral Health
- Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Work Location:

1101 Summit Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio, 45237 United States

Compensation: $30.77

Schedule:

Permanent
- Full Time

Work Hours:

2nd shift from 2pm-10:30pm. May vary depending on operational need

Classified Indicator:
Classified

Union:
Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill:
Law Enforcement

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 located in the James

A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio.

• 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 of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. 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.

• Supervise, direct, and evaluate the daily activities of police officers and other staff personnel
• Oversee daily police operations and ensure adequate staffing
• Provide guidance and coaching
• Monitor employee performance and ensure compliance with department policies
• Assist with recruitment, selection, onboarding and training

• Review incident reports, use of force reports and investigative documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Monitor investigative follow-ups and ensure that cases are handled appropriately
• Ensure timely notification to hospital administration regarding significant incidents

• Ensure departmental compliance with state laws, regulations and hospital policies
• Identify training needs and coordinate training for staff
• Promote training in crisis intervention, deescalation, behavioral health awareness

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units with a pay range of 11 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule.

Normal working hours are 2:00pm-10:30pm, can vary depend on operational needs. This position is located within our 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237
.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Rule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an…