What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS
What Is 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
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.
Job Skills: Corrections
Additional Qualifications
Primary Job Skill: Mental Health
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health
Professional Skills: Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Decision Making, Adaptability, Teamwork, Strong Written and Verbal Communication
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. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Mary 614-641-4482
Unposting Date
Apr 14, 2025, 3:59:00 AM
Work Location
Central Ohio Behavioral Health
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
23.12
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
3:00 pm 11:00 pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Corrections
Technical Skills
Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Security
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Cultural Awareness
Agency Overview
Correction Officer 2nd Shift
Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
OhioMHAS Values
- 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.
What Is 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
- Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premium, low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)
- Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period. Click for more information
- Up to $1500 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $550 for spouse
- Guaranteed 11 paid holidays
- Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included
- Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option
- Childbirth/Adoption Leave
- Up to $5000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: state of Ohio contributes 14%, visit website for more information OPERS
- Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information
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.
Job Skills: Corrections
- Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Additional Qualifications
Primary Job Skill: Mental Health
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health
Professional Skills: Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Decision Making, Adaptability, Teamwork, Strong Written and Verbal Communication
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. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Mental Health & Addiction Services - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Mary 614-641-4482
Unposting Date
Apr 14, 2025, 3:59:00 AM
Work Location
Central Ohio Behavioral Health
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
23.12
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
3:00 pm 11:00 pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Corrections
Technical Skills
Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Security
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Cultural Awareness
Agency Overview
Correction Officer 2nd Shift
Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Who We Are
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.
OhioMHAS Values
- Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
- Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
- Value Driven
- Innovative (Yes Before No)
- Strong Sense of Urgency