Security Lieutenant Jobs Near Me

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name-the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.
What you'll do at DBH :

• Supervises correction officers assigned to shift being covered
• Recommends approval/disapproval of officer leave requests
• Completes shift reports for submittal to Captain
• Completes annual and probationary Performance Evaluations as assigned
• Supports Nursing Leadership on shift as needed
• Train officers in the security operations at Timothy B. Moritz Forensic Unit
• Monitors & coordinates shift security operations & documents activities
• Makes daily inspection rounds to observe shift activity & to ensure compliance with all security, safety, fire, health, sanitation & other hospital regulations
• Response to emergency codes to support staff & patients

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 shift hours are 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Schedules may be changed to meet operational needs outside of the posted general working hours.
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 listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
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
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including 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 ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Position Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D.; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in enforcement of security measures for detention of felons or consumers who are criminally insane in controlled environment; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques or providing work direction & training to other employees. if assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of revised code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license.
-Or high school diploma or G.E.D.; 12 mos. exp. as Correction Sergeant/ Counselor, 46532. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of revised code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Primary Job Skill: Corrections
Technical Skills: Management
Professional Skills: Situational Awareness
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. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.