Police Chief - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Organization Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Location Summit Behavioral Healthcare 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237-2621 Compensation $36.75 - $52.27/hour Schedule Full-time 8am-4:30pm Primary Job Skill Law Enforcement Technical Skills Communications, Investigation, Law Enforcement Professional Skills Coaching, Collaboration, Leading Others Agency Overview 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 employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office 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 Job Description What you’ll do at DBH: Leadership & Strategic Oversight Provide executive leadership for all law enforcement, public safety, and security operations. Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards. Direct and assess security and law enforcement programs to ensure effective service delivery and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with organizational leadership to promote a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Personnel Management & Development Supervise and mentor command staff, including lieutenants and police officers. Oversee staffing plans, scheduling, work assignments, and leave approvals. Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and counseling, and administer corrective or disciplinary actions as appropriate. Coordinate and deliver training programs, professional development opportunities, and orientation related to safety, security, and departmental policies. Budget & Administrative Management Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets and expenditures. Ensure efficient allocation of resources to support operational and organizational goals. Maintain departmental records, reports, and administrative functions. Compliance & Law Enforcement Interpret, enforce, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Provide guidance and expertise on law enforcement, security, and risk management matters. Serve as the department’s primary authority on public safety and security operations. Investigations & Risk Management Lead and oversee investigations involving criminal activity, policy violations, and security-related incidents. Ensure investigations are conducted thoroughly, professionally, and in accordance with legal and organizational requirements. Review investigative findings, determine appropriate actions, and implement corrective measures when necessary. Meet regularly with executive leadership, including the CEO, to provide updates, recommendations, and resolutions related to investigations and security concerns. This is an exempt position, with a pay range of 13 on the Exempt Pay Range Schedule. The position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare location, 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237. 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. Why Work for the State of Ohio We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part‑time employees. Benefits include Medical Coverage; Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance after eligibility; Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year; Birth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave; Education and Development Opportunities; Public Retirement Systems; and Optional Deferred Compensation. Qualifications Position Qualifications: Completion of 20 years active duty as a peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of revised code; 12 months training &/or experience in supervisory principles & techniques; valid driver’s license. Requires possession of a certificate of having successfully completed an approved peace officer training program. Job Skills: Law Enforcement Technical Skills: Investigation, Communications Professional Skills: Coaching, Collaboration, Leading Others 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 business days of the request will result in disqualification. Background Check Notice The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. Rule 5122-7-21 outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr