Police Officer ; Part Time

Organization: Behavioral Health
- Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information: BERNADETTE DUDLEY

Work Location: 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067

Compensation: $28.25 - $35.75

Schedule: Permanent
- Part Time

Work Hours: To Be Determined

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Unit 2

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, OH.

• 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.

• Maintain the safety and security of (NBH) Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
• Patrol grounds and building
• Assist with and conduct investigations
• Respond to emergencies and code assists
• Escort, protect, and assist visitors
  
  Conduct searches
• Apprehending, arresting, and processing criminal violators
• File affidavits, serve warrants, and subpoenas
• Appear in court and testify in criminal proceedings
• Perform police administrative duties

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 will be determined. This position is located within our Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare, 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio.

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 listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

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 applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator ferto.gov or .

All final applicants tentatively selected for this classification will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.