Personal Grooming Specialist

personal grooming specialist ii personal grooming specialist i

join a team that cares!

here at odmhsas, we believe in i.c.a.r.e. – integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well‑being of all oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care!

come grow with us! The oklahoma forensic center (ofc) located in vinita, ok is a 24‑hour/365‑day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the state of oklahoma. Currently, ofc has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as not guilty by reason of insanity.

we are looking to hire a personal grooming specialist who would be responsible for providing professional hair care services and other treatments to consumers in an inpatient care setting. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• giving haircuts, shampoos or hair treatments
• giving shaves, facials and skin care instruction
• giving manicures and pedicures
• sterilizing and sanitizing area and equipment

open/close dates: 6/22/2026 – until filled
full‑time
hourly pay rate: level ii – $16.58, level i – $15.14
primary working hours: monday – friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
flsa status: non‑exempt
primary work location / department: oklahoma forensic center, vinita, ok (recreation)
vacancies: 1

level ii – possession of a current oklahoma barber’s license and 36 months of experience as a barber or licensure by the oklahoma state board of cosmetology as a beautician and 36 months of experience as a beautician.

level i – possession of a current oklahoma barber’s license and six months of experience as a barber or licensure by the oklahoma state board of cosmetology as a beautician and six months of experience as a beautician.

applicant must be able to pass an osbi background check.

• generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• a wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations
• flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year
• retirement savings plan with a generous match
• longevity bonus for years of service
• student loan repayment options
• training opportunities for ceu requirements

upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety‑sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety‑sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

this agency requires coverage 24 hours, 7 days per week. Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.

reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

the state of oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer.