Police Officer

Job Description - Police Officer 2 (250008YS)

Police Officer 2 (250008YS)

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Donita

Northwest Ohio Psych Hosp 930 South Detroit Avenue Toledo

United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo

Compensation : $27.43

Full-time

Work Hours : 10PM - 6AM

Union :
Unit 2

Law Enforcement

Investigation, Public Safety

Problem Solving

Police Officer 2

Who we are:

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.

Patrols grounds & buildings on foot & in car, ensures safety of patients/clients, visitors & employees, checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards; assists in emergency/disaster situations (e.g., evacuation of buildings, inclement weather, hospital codes); prevents crimes & enforces laws, rules & regulations; checks identity of persons on grounds & nature of business; monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic, checks parking permits, issues traffic tickets as necessary;

testifies in court as required. Investigates complaints; conducts searches & patrols area for possible escaped or missing patients and returns them to facility; makes inquiries, documents findings & communicates with hospital administration regarding sensitive issues; performs variety of service functions (e.g., responds to codes/emergencies, escorts & assists visitors, assists nursing, medical or direct care personnel in handling/restraining, transporting & checking curfew of patients/clients, assists in opening/starting cars for staff & visitors having mechanical problems, secures patient valuables).

Performs routine administrative duties related to police work (e.g., keeps log of security conditions, writes unusual incident reports, answers tele-phone, relays messages via radio & telephone, files & types reports; assists with fire drills, key control & other safety/security inspections); reviews and keeps up to date with changes in law enforcement & emergency procedures; performs fingerprint scan & facilitates background checks of potential agency staff & contingent workers;

other duties as assigned.

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 10PM - 6AM. This position is located within our Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614.

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…