Police Officer - Third Shift

Police Officer 2 – Third Shift (260004IY)

Agency:
Developmental Disabilities – Warrensville Developmental Center, 4325 Green Road, Highland Hills, OH 44128.

Contact:
Loyd.

Smitho.gov

Hourly wage: $28.25 - $33.75.

Full-time, Varied work hours, 2nd/3rd shift and weekends as required.

• Protect lives & secure buildings & property; enforce rules & laws; patrol grounds on foot or in vehicle; conduct security checks; locate & search for AWOL residents; respond to incidents and assist with staff conflicts.
• Process employee workplace injury incidents, complete accident analysis, photograph, interview employees.
• Conduct emergency drills (fire, tornado, etc.); assist in training (CPR, first aid, etc.); coordinate with local law enforcement; make emergency calls.
• Perform safety checks on campus: extinguishers, elevators, water & freezer temperatures, power strips; complete environmental checklists; assist grounds office; transport residents for security reasons.
• Track and maintain required documentation & logs; assist with employee termination/exit processes; escort staff off‑grounds for security reasons.
• Answer phone inquiries, assist local law enforcement during emergencies, help with evacuations, record information, track calls/requests, type reports.

Possession of a certificate completing an approved basic peace officer training program or 20 years active duty as a peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of OH Revised Code; valid driver’s license. Must successfully pass the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits.

Probationary period: one year.

Job

Skills:

Law Enforcement

• Basic Documentation
• Law Enforcement
• Public Safety
• Security
• Training

• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Ethics and Values
• Confidentiality
• Observation

• May be exposed to persons who display unpredictable and sometimes aggressive behavior.
• Hours:
  
  2nd or 3rd shift & weekends; variable schedule.
• Hourly wage paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement.
• Criminal background check required; disqualifying offenses per Rule 5123-2-02.
• Urinalysis required before appointment; positive result will disqualify.
• No additional materials accepted after closing date.
• Supplemental question answers must be supported by work experience/education on civil service application.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Terry Penn at EEO-Diversity Affairso.gov.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39) and as outlined in the posting.