Police Lieutenant - Full Time- Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Who We Are At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), 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, Ohio. DBH Values: · Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused) · Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent) · Value Driven · Innovative (Yes Before No) · Strong Sense of Urgency Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team. What You'll Do Police Operations and Supervision Supervise, direct, and evaluate the daily activities of police officers and other staff personnel Oversee daily police operations and ensure adequate staffing Provide guidance and coaching Monitor employee performance and ensure compliance with department policies Assist with recruitment, selection, onboarding and training Investigations and Incident Reporting Review incident reports, use of force reports and investigative documentation for accuracy and completeness Monitor investigative follow-ups and ensure that cases are handled appropriately Ensure timely notification to hospital administration regarding significant incidents Policy Compliance and Risk Management Ensure departmental compliance with state laws, regulations and hospital policies Identify training needs and coordinate training for staff Promote training in crisis intervention, deescalation, behavioral health awareness Additional Information This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units , with a pay range of 11 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are 2:00pm-10:30pm, can vary depend on operational needs This position is located within our 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237 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. 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 andrew.seifert@dbh.ohio.gov 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.