Police Officer Job at State of Ohio Jobs, Toledo, OH

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  • State of Ohio Jobs
  • Toledo, OH

Job Description

What You'll Do:

JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE: (These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.) Patrols grounds & buildings on foot & in car, protects lives of consumers/clients, visitors & employees, checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards, prevents crimes & enforces laws, rules & regulations, checks identity of persons on grounds & nature of business, monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic, checks parking permits, issues traffic tickets as necessary, carries firearms unless specifically prohibited (i.e., Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health employees) &/or apprehends & arrests violators, files affidavits, serves warrants & testifies in court as required. Investigates complaints, conducts criminal & accident investigations, makes inquiries, documents findings & communicates with general public regarding sensitive issues. Performs a variety of service functions (e.g., performs security duty at special events, responds to emergencies & makes emergency runs in patrol car, escorts, protects & assists visitors, assists nursing, medical or direct care personnel in handling/restraining, transporting & checking curfew of aggressive consumers/clients) when requested. Performs routine administrative duties related to police work (e.g., keeps log of security conditions, writes unusual incident reports, answers telephone, relays messages via radio & telephone, files & types reports; plans daily duties for self & others to include fire drills, vehicle inspections, fire extinguisher inspections & other safety/security inspection) & reviews changes in law enforcement & emergency procedures.

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.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

  • 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

Technical Skills: Interviewing, Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Public Safety, Security

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Situational Awareness

Supplemental Information

May be exposed to unpredictable resident behavior. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment and will be barred from employment with the State of Ohio for one year. The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order. 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 a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Renae Wallace at 614-752-3011 or by email at [email protected].

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time,

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