Police Officer (Part Time)**
State of Ohio, Frankfort, KY, United States
Police Officer (Part Time) (260001Y5)
Agency: Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) – Northcoast Behavioral Health (Northfield, Ohio)
Compensation: $27.43 to $34.71 per hour (Unit 2 pay range schedule #8 – #10)
Schedule: Part‑time (hourly position covered by the State of Ohio Unit 2 bargaining unit)
Union: Unit 2
Location: 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio (United States of America – Ohio – Summit County – Northfield)
Primary Job Skill: Law Enforcement
Technical Skills: Law Enforcement
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Responsiveness, Teamwork
Responsibilities
Maintain the safety and security of Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (NBH).
Patrol grounds and building.
Assist with and conduct investigations.
Respond to emergencies and code assists.
Escort, protect, and assist visitors.
Conduct searches.
Apprehend, arrest, and process criminal violators.
File affidavits, serve warrants, and subpoenas.
Appear in court and testify in criminal proceedings.
Perform police administrative duties.
Qualifications
• Possession of a certificate from an approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 years active duty as a peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) fitness testing entry standards for new recruits.
• Probationary period of one year.
• Job Skills: Law Enforcement.
Additional Salary / Appointment Information
3% pay increase effective July 1, 2026.
Longevity supplement after 5 years of service.
Benefits
Medical coverage.
Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period.
Paid time off – 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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).
Background Check Notice
All final applicants will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration; an individual assessment will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
ADA Statement
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.
Drug‑Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana
on‑medical cannabis). Position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).
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Agency: Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) – Northcoast Behavioral Health (Northfield, Ohio)
Compensation: $27.43 to $34.71 per hour (Unit 2 pay range schedule #8 – #10)
Schedule: Part‑time (hourly position covered by the State of Ohio Unit 2 bargaining unit)
Union: Unit 2
Location: 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio (United States of America – Ohio – Summit County – Northfield)
Primary Job Skill: Law Enforcement
Technical Skills: Law Enforcement
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Responsiveness, Teamwork
Responsibilities
Maintain the safety and security of Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (NBH).
Patrol grounds and building.
Assist with and conduct investigations.
Respond to emergencies and code assists.
Escort, protect, and assist visitors.
Conduct searches.
Apprehend, arrest, and process criminal violators.
File affidavits, serve warrants, and subpoenas.
Appear in court and testify in criminal proceedings.
Perform police administrative duties.
Qualifications
• Possession of a certificate from an approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 years active duty as a peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) fitness testing entry standards for new recruits.
• Probationary period of one year.
• Job Skills: Law Enforcement.
Additional Salary / Appointment Information
3% pay increase effective July 1, 2026.
Longevity supplement after 5 years of service.
Benefits
Medical coverage.
Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period.
Paid time off – 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 (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).
Background Check Notice
All final applicants will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration; an individual assessment will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
ADA Statement
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.
Drug‑Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana
on‑medical cannabis). Position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).
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