Security Officer 1

Taleo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Cafeteria On-site

Free On-site Gym

Multiple pay increases over your first

Job summary

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol in Columbus, OH is seeking a Security Officer 1 to safeguard facilities and monitor safety systems. Duties include security checks, equipment inspections, and responding to inquiries while logging activities.

Shift patterns may vary by seniority, with 12-hour audit-style coverage. We offer on-site perks, including parking, a cafeteria, and an on-site gym.

Qualifications

• Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English.
• Positions making security rounds in vehicle require valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine security checks of the premise.
• Perform safety inspections of equipment for malfunction or safety violation.
• Monitor the operation of boilers & the heating, ventilating & air conditioning systems & notifies supervisors &/or maintenance personnel of any problems.
• Check for fire, leaks, weather induced damage, correct lighting, building hazards &/or unauthorized persons.
• Respond to inquiries by telephone, radio &/or in person & record such actions in the appropriate log.
• Screen facility visitors, admitting or denying admission as directed.

Skills

Security

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Situational Awareness

Observation

Job description

Organization

Public Safety

Agency contact

Kate Veeley | [e-mail]

Unposting date

Oct 11, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work location

HP Academy 740 East 17Th Avenue Columbus 43211

Primary location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$21.02 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work hours

See Work Hours Below

Union

OCSEA

Primary job skill

Security

Technical skills

Inspection Principles, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Security

Professional skills

Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Situational Awareness, Observation

Agency overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.

Job description

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report in Location: 740 East 17th Avenue, Columbus 43211

Hours Worked: 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Working hours may be 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm, OR 11pm - 7am (depending on seniority bid)

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Cafeteria On-site!
• Free On-site Gym!

What you'll do as a Security Officer 1

• Conduct routine security checks of the premise.
• Perform safety inspections of equipment for malfunction or safety violation.
• Monitor the operation of boilers & the heating, ventilating & air conditioning systems & notifies supervisors &/or maintenance personnel of any problems.
• Check for fire, leaks, weather induced damage, correct lighting, building hazards &/or unauthorized persons.
• Respond to inquiries by telephone, radio &/or in person & record such actions in the appropriate log.
• Screen facility visitors, admitting or denying admission as directed.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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

Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English.

Positions making security rounds in vehicle require valid driver's license.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills

Security

Supplemental information

• TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: If assigned responsibility for rendering first aid/C.P.R/Automated External Defibrillator (i.e., AED), applicant must obtain required certifications by end of probationary period and must maintain valid certifications to continue employment.
• UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be required to work rotating shifts & weekends. May be exposed to bodily fluids &/or infectious diseases.
• This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

Position is identified as safety sensitive & is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.