Forensic Officer I

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement match

Student loan repayment

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Forensic Officer I to join the Oklahoma Forensic Center Security team. Responsibilities include inspecting premises for fire hazards, enforcing laws, and ensuring safety across inpatient behavioral health facilities.

Typical hours are 6:30am-3:00pm, 2:30pm-11:00pm, or 11:00pm-7:00am with a non-exempt status and a starting hourly rate of $16.60 for Level I, with applicable shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Level I – No experience or education required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and grounds for fire hazards.
• Enforce laws, rules and regulations at the facility.
• Provide security and respond to medical emergencies or incidents.

Job description

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Job Posting Title

Forensic Officer I

Job Description

Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Security department is hiring Forensic Officers that would be assigned responsibilities at an inpatient behavioral health facility. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, inspection of buildings and grounds for fire hazards, enforcement of laws, rules and regulations, and providing security against acts of terrorism. Duties include patrolling assigned premises to identify and correct fire hazards, providing assistance to employees, directing traffic, monitoring security cameras, performing walks of units, assisting staff with movements of consumers within the facility to assure safety, transporting consumers to appointments, off‑grounds if needed, and responding to medical emergencies or other calls from the units.

Job Type / Salary

• Open/Close dates: 7/2/2026 – Until filled
• Full‑time
• Hourly rate: Level I – $16.60
• Shift differential when applicable
• Primary Working Hours: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm, 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm, 11:00 pm – 7:00 am
• FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
• Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center/Security
• Vacancies: Multiple

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Level I – No experience or education required.

Special Requirements

• Must pass an OSBI background check.
• Must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and have a valid driver’s license.
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the required physical examination requirements, including occasionally lifting/carrying 60 pounds and being able to push and pull a maximum force of 30 pounds.

Benefits

• Generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Retirement savings plan with a generous match.
• Longevity bonus for years of service.
• Student loan repayment options.
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements.

Drug and Alcohol Pre‑employment and Pre‑placement Testing

Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety‑sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety‑sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

Note

24‑hour coverage is required; work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.