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(240001LF)People like you are the HEART of the Ohio Veterans Homes! Find a job that makes a lasting difference in the lives of veterans and gives you the work/life balance you want.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Starting Hourly Pay: $25.00 with multiple pay increases over your first years of service
- Opportunities for shift differential & overtime pay
- Tuition reimbursement & professional development
- Superior medical coverage starts the 1st of the month following start date
- Dental, vision, & basic life insurance premiums are free after eligibility period dependent on union representation.
- Generous Benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, & personal leave.
- OPERS retirement - The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
- Why work for the State of Ohio? – visit https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio
WHO ARE WE?
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is a State of Ohio employer and working at the Ohio Veterans Homes is clearly more than "just a job" — it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. At the Ohio Veterans Homes, we take pride in "Serving Those Who Served." We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking and delivering excellent and efficient services for our veterans.
The Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown offers 168 beds for nursing home care. Two levels of care are offered: standard care for veterans in need of any intermediate level of care, and memory care for veterans with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
Want to learn more about what we do? Visit Come Work With Us | Department of Veterans Services (ohio.gov)
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Protects lives & property, prevents crime & enforces criminal & traffic laws. Patrols grounds & buildings in car & on foot. Investigates & reports criminal activities & administrative violations. Apprehends & detains violators & appears in court as required. Identifies potential problem areas & assists in development of corrective measures & standard operating procedures. Performs & completes duties pursuant with Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Council training curriculum.
- First responders to all emergency & urgent situations (e.g. fire & security alarms, assists with firefighting, medical emergencies, monitors weather alerts). Directs emergency procedures & notifies appropriate authorities. Assists, aids, & protects employees, residents, visitors & public.
- Completes reports, maintains logs, records, files & collects data. Answers telephones, radios, issues vehicle permits & facility identification. Operates computers & other equipment (i.e. UHF, VHF & MARCS radios); uses & demonstrates proficiency with speed detection equipment, (i.e. radar, laser), electronic control device (i.e. laser). Carries firearm(s) (e.g., handgun, shotgun, carbine).
- Performs security duties daily & at special events (i.e., assists in planning, parking operations, traffic control (vehicular & pedestrian), & coordinates safety plans. Serves warrants, testifies in court, transports prisoners to correction facility & court.
Provides work direction of personnel on assigned shift. Plans, assigns & provides direction to dispatchers, resident workers & other personnel. Follows policies, directives & collective bargaining agreements in assignment of working hours & overtime. Participates on committees, attends meetings & training.
Trains new & current employees.
Performs additional routine administrative tasks relative to Police Division (e.g., types & files records & reports, maintains equipment for safety & cleanliness; stores inventory & disposes of property; issue keys, orders supplies & equipment; assists with animal control). Performs any additional job related duties as assigned & provides other public safety services.
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.
If you are ready for the next great step in your career……Come join us!
Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.
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. To request an accommodation, please send an email to ADA@dvs.ohio.gov.
Possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program; valid driver’s license.
- Or completion of 20 yrs. active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of Ohio revised code; valid driver's license. Probationary period is one year.
Note: Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits.
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). Please note, 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.
Knowledge of security & safety procedures & techniques; criminal/civil investigation procedures & techniques*; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures related to law enforcement; employee training & development*; first aid techniques; English vocabulary. Skill in operation of police equipment; operation of firearms. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; orally present evidence in legal proceedings; read & understand technical material relating to police work; demonstrate physical fitness & agility.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.
Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.
The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.
NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.
The final applicant selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year (not applicable to current state employees).
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal records check as required by Section 3721.121 of the Ohio Revised Code. Applicants who have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any of the offenses listed in 3721.121 (C)(1)(a) may be excluded from consideration.
In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 125.151 (B), all employees whose employment commenced on or after June 5, 2002, and is paid by a warrant issued by the Auditor of State, must have his or her compensation directly deposited in the institution of their choice.
