Correction Officer (2nd Shift Rotating Days Off) - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (PN: 20040468)

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health in Columbus, OH is hiring a Corrections Officer for the 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:00 pm). This hourly role pays $24.88/hr and operates within Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare at 2200 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43223.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license; correction officer assessment is required or recently completed within 24 months. Probationary period is 365 days; union is OCSEA/AFSCME, full-time employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license is required for transportation assignments.
• Applicants must pass correction officer assessment or have completed assessment within past 24 months.
• Probationary period is 365 days.

Responsibilities

• Monitors external & internal activity of Forensic Unit.
• Patrols assigned areas in non-patient areas and interior patient areas.
• Observes visits and enforces visiting room rules; prevents contraband entry.
• Conducts patient or room searches and routine ward rounds.
• Responds to codes and assists nursing personnel; completes investigations and reports.
• Escorts staff and/or patients; notifies supervisor of hazards.
• Assists COBH Police and other agencies; pursues escaping patients as directed.
• Announces codes; documents activities; conducts operation checks of electronic field.

Skills

Corrections

Behavioral Health

Security

Cultural Awareness

Conflict Management

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver's license

Job description

Organization

Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

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

• 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.

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of "CO" on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. This position is located within Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare at 2200 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223. 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.

Position Qualifications

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.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Primary Job Skill

Corrections

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health, Security

Professional Skills

Cultural Awareness, Conflict Management, Attention to Detail

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.

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

24.88/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

3:00 pm 11:00 pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Security

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Cultural Awareness

Agency Overview

Correction Officer

2 nd Shift Rotating Days Off - Central Ohio 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, OH.

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 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.