Correction Officer (2nd Shift Rotating Days Off)

• Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (

PN:

20042663) State of Ohio

• Behavioral Health
• Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
• 3.

7 Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health . This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state. What you'll do at

DBH :

Monitors external & internal activity of Forensic Unit; Patrols assigned areas in non-patient areas (e.g., sallyport, grounds adjacent to buildings, hallways); Patrols assigned interior Patient areas (e.g., wards/units); Observes visits between patients & visitors; monitors & assures compliance with visiting room rules/regulations; renders advice to visitors concerning visitations; prevents contraband from entering Forensic Unit (e.g., uses metal detector to search visitors, staff &/or packages); Conducts patient or patient room searches; makes routine ward rounds; Responds to codes called & provides assistance to nursing personnel; completes &/or participates in investigations of unusual incidents; prepares incident reports; conducts daily count of patients; Escorts staff &/or patients on/off grounds; serves as sole escort to patient on/off grounds as needed; notifies supervisor of safety/security hazards; Assists COBH Police Department & other law enforcement agencies as directed; pursues & apprehends escaping patients &/or maintains visual sight of patients; receives notification from staff of emergency measures from codes to be called for fires, medical, psychiatric &/or disaster as needed; Announces codes & dispatches assistance to locations; documents activities on shifts; conducts operations checks of electronic field; Conducts personal surveillance of the building, fences, etc. & reports discrepancies. This is an hourly position covered by the

OCSEA/AFSCME

bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of " CO" on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule . This position is located within Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare at 2200 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223. Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. 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

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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 Position Qualifications High school diploma or G.E.D.; must have valid driver's license for positions assigned to transportation section &/or requires commercial driver's license to drive vehicles qualifying as commercial. Applicants for positions in Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation & Correction must also successfully pass correction officer assessment or have successfully completed assessment within past 24 months; or applicants must be current employees with Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in position of correction officer. Probationary period is 365 days. All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Primary Job Skill :

Corrections Technical Skills:

Behavioral Health, Security Professional Skills:

Cultural Awareness, Conflict Management, Attention to Detail 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. Supplemental Information Application Procedures To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, "see resume" is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly. Background Check Notice The final candidate selected for this 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. Rule 5122-7-21, "Background check on applicants," outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at or 614-466-8884. All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. 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.