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Police Officer PN 20045801

Ohio, Massillon, Ohio, United States, 44647

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Police Officer Positions at OhioMHAS We are hiring for Police Officer 1 and Police Officer 2 positions, with pay ranges based on experience:

Police Officer 1, pay range 8 ($22.81/hour)

Police Officer 2, pay range 10 ($26.25/hour)

Additional benefits include:

Schedule may vary, including second and third shifts

$1.25 shift differential pay for second and third shifts for full-time, permanent employees

Yearly Fitness Incentive Pay (not mandatory)

Longevity pay after five years of state service

Transfer of prior state service credits available

Equipment and uniforms provided

Earn up to $1,000 through the Take Charge Live Well Program

Responsibilities at OhioMHAS

Patrol campus grounds and buildings on foot and by vehicle, ensuring safety for patients, visitors, and staff

Check property for open doors, gates, windows, fires, or safety hazards

Assist in emergency and disaster situations, including evacuations and hospital codes (e.g., Code Black, Silver, Red)

Enforce Ohio Revised Code, prevent criminal activities, and testify in court as needed

Verify identities of individuals on grounds and monitor traffic and parking

Investigate and report criminal complaints

Search and patrol for missing or escaped patients and assist in returning them

Report security and safety issues to hospital administration

Screen newly admitted patients and their property for contraband, logging valuables appropriately

Assist clinical staff during emergencies, utilizing Crisis Intervention/De-escalation protocols

Report violations of Ohio Administrative Code work rules

Monitor visitors and assist with transporting forensic patients as needed

Qualifications Formal education in arithmetic (fractions, decimals, percentages), reading, and English vocabulary; valid driver’s license. Probationary period of one year.

Alternatively, possession of a certificate from an approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 years active duty as a peace officer per Ohio Revised Code Section 109.78(D) for developmental disabilities and mental health facility employees. Applicants must successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits.

Job Skills Law Enforcement

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