Police Officer - Full time

Police Officer - Full Time

The Police Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment at Summit Behavioral Healthcare. This position provides protection for patients/clients, visitors, employees, and state property by patrolling the hospital campus, enforcing laws and facility regulations, responding to emergencies, and supporting the clinical and administrative teams in the overall mission of providing quality behavioral health care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security & Patrol: Patrols hospital grounds and buildings on foot and by vehicle to ensure safety and security. Checks property for open doors, windows, fires, hazards, or security breaches. Monitors traffic and parking areas, verifies parking permits, issues citations as necessary, and ensures efficient traffic flow. Prevents crime by enforcing state laws, hospital rules, and safety regulations. Checks identity of persons on premises and determines the nature of their business.
• Emergency Response: Responds to hospital codes, alarms, and emergency situations including evacuations, inclement weather, medical incidents, and security threats. Assists with disaster preparedness and response activities, including fire drills and hospital-wide safety initiatives. Testifies in court proceedings when required.
• Investigations & Service Support: Investigates complaints, disturbances, and potential criminal activity. Escorts and assists visitors, staff, and patients as needed. Supports clinical staff by assisting in the safe handling, restraint, transport, or supervision of patients when required. Provides routine assistance to staff and visitors (e.g., unlocking vehicles, assisting with mechanical issues, securing patient valuables).
• Administrative Duties: Maintains accurate logs, completes reports, and documents unusual incidents. Operates communication equipment, relays messages, and ensures timely information flow between staff. Assists with safety inspections, key control, and security-related audits. Stays current on law enforcement practices, hospital safety standards, and emergency procedures.
• Other Duties: Performs additional tasks as assigned to support the safety and mission of Summit Behavioral Healthcare.

This is an hourly position and is in the Unit 2 Bargaining Unit, with a pay range of $26.25 - $33.22/hr. Working hours are 1st Shift: 7:00am-3:00pm | 2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm | 3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:00am. Assigned shift will depend on Unit 2 contract/current canvas. Days & Hours May Vary According to Operational Needs. This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237.

Why Work for the State of Ohio: 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. Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage, Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period, Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year, Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave, Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more), Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).

Qualifications: Possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program, Active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of Ohio revised code. Valid driver's license. Required Educational Transcripts. Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Police Officer - Full Time

The Police Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment at Summit Behavioral Healthcare. This position provides protection for patients/clients, visitors, employees, and state property by patrolling the hospital campus, enforcing laws and facility regulations, responding to emergencies, and supporting the clinical and administrative teams in the overall mission of providing quality behavioral health care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security & Patrol: Patrols hospital grounds and buildings on foot and by vehicle to ensure safety and security. Checks property for open doors, windows, fires, hazards, or security breaches. Monitors traffic and parking areas, verifies parking permits, issues citations as necessary, and ensures efficient traffic flow. Prevents crime by enforcing state laws, hospital rules, and safety regulations. Checks identity of persons on premises and determines the nature of their business.
• Emergency Response: Responds to hospital codes, alarms, and emergency situations including evacuations, inclement weather, medical incidents, and security threats. Assists with disaster preparedness and response activities, including fire drills and hospital-wide safety initiatives. Testifies in court proceedings when required.
• Investigations & Service Support: Investigates complaints, disturbances, and potential criminal activity. Escorts and assists visitors, staff, and patients as needed. Supports clinical staff by assisting in the safe handling, restraint, transport, or supervision of patients when required. Provides routine assistance to staff and visitors (e.g., unlocking vehicles, assisting with mechanical issues, securing patient valuables).
• Administrative Duties: Maintains accurate logs, completes reports, and documents unusual incidents. Operates communication equipment, relays messages, and ensures timely information flow between staff. Assists with safety inspections, key control, and security-related audits. Stays current on law enforcement practices, hospital safety standards, and emergency procedures.
• Other Duties: Performs additional tasks as assigned to support the safety and mission of Summit Behavioral Healthcare.

This is an hourly position and is in the Unit 2 Bargaining Unit, with a pay range of $26.25 - $33.22/hr. Working hours are 1st Shift: 7:00am-3:00pm | 2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm | 3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:00am. Assigned shift will depend on Unit 2 contract/current canvas. Days & Hours May Vary According to Operational Needs. This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237.

Why Work for the State of Ohio: 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. Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage, Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period, Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year, Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave, Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more), Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).

Qualifications: Possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program, Active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of Ohio revised code. Valid driver's license. Required Educational Transcripts. Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

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