Police Officer 2

DODD Core Values:

To help Ohioans with developmental disabilities, DODD has embodied the following core values that focus on the experience of our customers, the people we serve, and their families:

• Kindness & Empathy - All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve, our partners, and each other.
• Collaboration - We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust.
• Transparency - We are accessible and visible in our business practices.
• Quality Innovation - The services we deliver are value-added and promote excellence.
• Inclusiveness - Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes are designed to ensure that every person is treated equally, and every voice is heard fairly.
• Accountability - We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.

Job Duties:

Protect lives & secure buildings & property a t the Southwest Ohio Developmental Center enforces rules & laws, patrols grounds on foot &/or in car to ensure safety of residents, staff, buildings & property. Performs security checks within buildings (e.g., checks doors, rooms, parking issues, visitors, unusual activity, etc.); assist with locating & searching for AWOL residents as requested; respond to & assist with incidents with & between staff (e.g., break ins, campus crime, workplace violence). Process employee workplace injury incidents (e.g., ensures accident analysis form is completed, take pictures, interview employee's). As assigned, conducts emergency drills (e.g., fire, tornado, etc.) with staff & provides input into training & disaster planning. Assist with training (e.g., CPR, first aide, etc.). Respond to & assist other law enforcement as needed with issues on campus; makes emergency calls to emergency personnel as requested/needed. As directed by supervisor, may conduct background checks on new hires & existing staff (e.g., secure BMV check, registry checks, badge, etc.).

Perform safety checks on campus: Check extinguishers, elevators, water temperature, refrigerator / freezer temperature, power strips & ensure routine service / maintenance completed. Assist grounds office in locating staff. Complete environmental checklists as outlined in Quality Assurance process. Transport residents for security reasons on/off grounds, when determined necessary. Track & maintain required documentation & logs as assigned. May assist with employee termination/exit process (e.g., obtain keys, equipment, etc.). Escort staff off grounds for security reasons (e.g., if placing an employee on administrative leave, if workplace injury, etc.).

Answers phone inquiries (e.g., security calls, etc.); assists local law enforcement departments in the event of an emergency; assists with emergency evacuations; records information in emergency situations as directed by supervisor/management. Tracks calls / requests; types reports. Performs other duties within range / scope of position.

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
• 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 )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

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; 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

Job Skills: Law Enforcement, Basic Documentation, Public Safety, Security, Surveillance, Conflict Management, Confidentiality, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness