The
mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
(OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high quality mental health
and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and
valued by all Ohioans. 

Patrols
campus grounds, buildings (interior and exterior checks) on foot & in car, ensures
safety of patients/clients, visitors, & employees. Checks property for open
doors, gates, windows, fires or other safety hazards; assists in emergency/disaster
situations (e.g., evacuation of buildings, inclement weather, hospital codes
e.g.: Code Black, Silver, Red). Makes professional efforts to prevent/deter
criminal activities, enforces Ohio Revised Code e.g.: criminal laws, and
testifies in court as required. Checks identity of persons on grounds and the
nature of their business and/or needs; monitors traffic conditions &
parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic, checks parking permits,
& issues traffic tickets as necessary.

Investigates/reports
alleged criminal complaints; conducts searches & patrols area for possible
escaped or missing patients and returns them to facility. Makes inquiries on
security/safety issues, documents findings, and communicates with hospital
administration regarding sensitive issues. Screens/searches newly admitted
patient(s) and their property for contraband via police policy during the admission
process along with checking/logging their valuables with the business
office.  Assists in interior clinical
service functions e.g.: responds to Code Violets, Code Blue emergencies e.g.:
assists nursing, medical or direct care personnel in emergent incidents that
are out of their control and at the clinical supervisors request in dealing
with patients in crisis by utilizing Crisis Intervention/De-escalation
protocols.  To maintain interior security
and documentation of any potential risk or safety issues. Reports infractions
on Ohio Administrative Code- Work Rule(s) violations. Interior control/monitoring
and screening (for deter/denying of contraband) of all visitors, returning
patients in the utilization of the magnetometer, escorts, assists visitors.
Assist in transporting forensic Level 1, 2 or Police Hold patient(s). Calls for
assistance staff and/or visitors with mechanical problems.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading & writing English vocabulary; valid driver's license. Probationary period is one year.

-Or 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 for developmental disabilities & mental health facility employees. Probationary period is one year.

Salary: $22.00