Forensic Officer II

State of Oklahoma; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

11 paid holidays

15 days of vacation and 15 days of p(s

Job summary

The Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita seeks a dedicated Forensic Officer II to join a 24/7 secure inpatient facility that provides jail competency services for the state. You will work in a team dedicated to integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence while upholding rigorous safety standards.

Open to full-time candidates with a basic security or firefighter’s course and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Basic security and/or firefighter’s course required.
• Two years of security or fire prevention experience.

Skills

Security background

Background check readiness

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Posting Title

Forensic Officer II

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$17.78 hr

Job Description

Forensic Officer II

Join a team that CARES!

Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability,
Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the

highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very

seriously – because we care!

About the Position:

Come grow with us! The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24

hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the

State of Oklahoma. Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found

Incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.

Job Type/Salary:

• Open/Close dates: 10/19/2026-11/2/2026
• Full-time
• Hourly payrate: Level II-$17.78
• Shift differentials applicable when working
• Primary Working Hours are: 6:30am-3:00pm and 2:30pm-11:00pm
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita Ok/Security
• Vacancies: 2

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a basic security and/or firefighter’s course and two years of experience in security or fire prevention and protection work.

Special Requirements:

• Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 60 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 30 pounds.

Great Reasons to Work with Us:

• 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 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.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer

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.

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