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Police Officer 2

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Toledo, OH, United States


Overview

The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.
Core Values
Kindness & Empathy – All interactions are based on genuine care and concern for all involved. We listen to those we serve, our partners, and each other.
Collaboration – We engage with each other and our partners with openness and trust.
Transparency – We are accessible and visible in our business practices.
Quality Innovation – The services we deliver are value-added and promote excellence.
Inclusiveness – Cultivate an environment that embraces diversity and ideas at every level of interaction. Our systems and processes are designed to ensure that every person is treated equally, and every voice is heard fairly.
Accountability – We conduct ourselves professionally and will manage taxpayer dollars responsibly.

Position

Police Officer 2
Patrols grounds & buildings on foot & in car, protects lives of consumers/clients, visitors & employees, checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards, prevents crimes & enforces laws, rules & regulations.
Checks identity of persons on grounds & nature of business, monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic, checks parking permits, issues traffic tickets as necessary, carries firearms unless specifically prohibited (i.e., Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health employees).
Apprehends & arrests violators, files affidavits, serves warrants & testifies in court as required. Investigates complaints, conducts criminal & accident investigations, makes inquiries.
Documents findings & communicates with general public regarding sensitive issues.
Performs variety of service functions (e.g., performs security duty at special events, responds to emergencies & makes emergency runs in patrol car, escorts, protects & assists visitors, assists nursing, medical or direct care personnel in handling/restraining, transporting & checking curfew of aggressive consumers/clients) when requested.
Performs routine administrative duties related to police work (e.g., keeps log of security conditions, writes unusual incident reports, answers telephone, relays messages via radio & telephone, files & types reports; plans daily duties for self & others to include fire drills, vehicle inspections, fire extinguisher inspections & other safety/security inspection) & reviews changes in law enforcement & emergency procedures.

Possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 years. active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of Ohio revised code; valid driver\'s license. Probationary period is one year. Note: Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits

Job Skills

Law Enforcement

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Northwest Ohio Developmental Center

Agency Contact

Chanel Dunbar

Location & Compensation

Work Location: Northwest Developmental Center
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo
Compensation: $27.43-$34.71
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 12pm-7pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Unit 2
Technical Skills: Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Public Safety, Security
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Situational Awareness

Agency Overview

Join Our Team! Accepting applications for IT College Intern. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio Is The Heart Of Opportunity, And We Envision Ohio As The Best Place In The Nation For People With Developmental Disabilities To Thrive. Our Core Values Reflect Our Focus On The Experience Of Each Person We Support.

Inclusion
Partnership
Respect

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