Security Officer 1

About Us:
Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location - 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223
Hours Worked: 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Working hours may be 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm, OR 11pm - 7am (depending on seniority bid)

Maintain the security of the Charles D. Shipley Building (e.g., monitor surveillance cameras; provide access to restricted area; monitor, address, & document a variety of alarm systems notifications to include fire, door, panic & mechanical alarms); Monitor persons entering & leaving facility (e.g., greet & screen visitors; approve/deny access into the facility; furnish access badges or parking permits to approved visitors); Respond to inquiries by telephone &/or in person & record such actions in the appropriate log (e.g., screen & direct calls; take messages; direct visitors; answer general questions); Control access to facilities & surrounding grounds by operating remote access electronic doors & security gates; Provide emergency communications via intercom systems, radio systems, telephones or other electronic notification systems; Relay information to officers &/or dispatchers on critical &/or routine incidents which require a law enforcement or security response.

Conduct routine security checks of the premises (e.g., check & inspect doors, windows, fences & gates; secures &/or locks damaged &/or unlocked doors & windows as required); Perform safety inspections of equipment for malfunction or safety violation (e.g., monitor the operation of 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 per-sons); Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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.

Job Skills
Technical Skills: Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Inspection Principles, Public Safety
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Observation, Situational Awareness

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.

Major Worker Characteristics

Knowledge of: Safety Practices (e.g., first aid* & CPR*); *Office Practices & Procedures (OSHP/CSRAB); *Agency Policies & Procedures (ODPS).

Skill in: Word Processing (Microsoft Office applications); Equipment Operations (e.g., general office equipment, electronic detection equipment* & short wave radio*).

Ability to: Recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; Add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; READ SHORT SENTENCES WITH BASIC, CONCRETE VOCABULARY; Work alone on most tasks.

(*) Developed after employment

Supplemental Information

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 may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.
• This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable.
• 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.

• 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.