Job Details

Security Officer 1

Ohio Department of Public Safety Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report in Location: 740 East 17th Avenue, Columbus 43211

Hours Worked: 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Working hours may be 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm, OR 11pm - 7am (depending on seniority bid)

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Cafeteria On-site!
• Free On-site Gym!

What You'll Do as a Security Officer 1

• Conduct routine security checks of the premise.
• Perform safety inspections of equipment for malfunction or safety violation.
• Monitor the operation of boilers & the heating, ventilating & air conditioning systems & notifies supervisors &/or maintenance personnel of any problems.
• Check for fire, leaks, weather induced damage, correct lighting, building hazards &/or unauthorized persons.
• Respond to inquiries by telephone, radio &/or in person & record such actions in the appropriate log.
• Screen facility visitors, admitting or denying admission as directed.

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

Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English. Positions making security rounds in vehicle require valid driver's license. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

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Job Skills: Security

Training and Development Required to Remain in the Classification After Employment

If assigned responsibility for rendering first aid/C.P.R/Automated External Defibrillator (i.e., AED), applicant must obtain required certifications by end of probationary period and must maintain valid certifications to continue employment.

Unusual Working Conditions

May be required to work rotating shifts & weekends. May be exposed to bodily fluids &/or infectious diseases.

This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

Position is identified as safety sensitive & is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24.

To request a disability accommodation, please email ...@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

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.

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.