Security Officer 1

Job Description - Security Officer 1 (260005KF)

Security Officer 1 (260005KF)

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Kate Veeley | keveeleyo.gov

Aug 10, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $21.02 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours :
See Work Hours Below

Union : OCSEA

Security

Technical Skills :
Inspection Principles, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Security

Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Situational Awareness, Observation

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.

Ohio Department of Public Safety –
Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report in

Location:

1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

Working days and hours may vary

Shift May Be

7am - 3pm,

3pm - 11pm,

OR 11pm - 7am

(depending on seniority bid)

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Gym Access & Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!

• Maintain the security of the Charles
  
  D. Shipley building & grounds.
• Monitor persons entering & leaving facility, providing access to restricted areas.
• Respond to inquiries by telephone &/or in person & record such actions in the appropriate log.
• Control access to facilities & surrounding grounds by operating remote access electronic doors & security gates.
• Monitor surveillance cameras.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• 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 ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English. Positions making security rounds in vehicle require valid driver's license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT If assigned responsibility for rendering first aid/C.P.R/Automated External Defibrillator (i.e., AED), applicant must obtain required certifications by end of probationary period and must maintain valid certifications to continue employment.

May be required to work rotating shifts & weekends. May be exposed to bodily fluids &/or infectious diseases.

This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

Position is identified as safety sensitive & is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24.

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