Police Officer - Part Time

Police Officer - Part Time

About Us:

The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

What You'll Do:

• Patrols campus grounds, buildings (interior and exterior checks) on foot & in car, ensures safety of patients/clients, visitors, & employees.
• Checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other safety hazards
• Assists in emergency/disaster situations (e.g., evacuation of buildings, inclement weather, hospital codes e.g.: Code Black, Silver, Red).
• Makes professional efforts to prevent/deter criminal activities, enforces Ohio Revised Code e.g.: criminal laws, and testifies in court as required.
• Checks identity of persons on grounds and the nature of their business and/or needs; monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic, checks parking permits, & issues traffic tickets as necessary.
• Investigates/reports alleged criminal complaints
• Conducts searches & patrols area for possible escaped or missing patients and returns them to facility.
• Makes inquiries on security/safety issues, documents findings, and communicates with hospital administration regarding sensitive issues.
• Screens/searches newly admitted patient(s) and their property for contraband via police policy during the admission process along with checking/logging their valuables with the business office.
• Assists in interior clinical service functions e.g.: responds to Code Violets, Code Blue emergencies e.g.: assists nursing, medical or direct care personnel in emergent incidents that are out of their control and at the clinical supervisor’s request in dealing with patients in crisis by utilizing Crisis Intervention/De-escalation protocols.
• To maintain interior security and documentation of any potential risk or safety issues.
• Reports infractions on Ohio Administrative Code- Work Rule(s) violations.
• Interior control/monitoring and screening (for deter/denying of contraband) of all visitors, returning patients in the utilization of the magnetometer, escorts, assists visitors. Assist in transporting forensic Level 1, 2 or Police Hold patient(s). Calls for assistance staff and/or visitors with mechanical problems.

What’s in it for you:

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 Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.

• Or possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 yrs. active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78 (D) of Ohio revised code for developmental disabilities & mental health facility employees. Probationary period is one year.

Knowledge of security & safety procedures & techniques*; investigation procedures & techniques*; state & federal regulations, policies & procedures related to law enforcement*; reporting procedures*; basic first aid techniques*, English vocabulary, fractions, decimals & percentages. Skill in operation of police equipment*; operation of firearms*. Ability to deal with variety of variables in somewhat unfamiliar context; orally present evidence in legal proceedings; read & understand technical material relating to police work; demonstrate physical fitness & agility.
(*)Developed after employment.

Work Hours
Up to 39 hours per week, flexible to meet operational needs including weekends and varying shifts.

All applications must clearly indicate how the minimum qualifications & Positions Specific qualification, if applicable, are met. Applications that do not indicate this will not be given consideration.
All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience &/or education provided on your civil application.

The final candidate selected for the 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.