Job Posting Title
Forensic Officer IIAgency
452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.Supervisory Organization
Oklahoma Forensic CenterJob Posting End Date
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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
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Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
17.78Job 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)locatedin Vinita, OK is a 24
hour/365 daysecure 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 oradjudicated asNot Guilty by Reason of Insanity.
Job Type/Salary:
Open/Close dates: 5/5/2026-5/12/2026
Full-time
Hourly payrate:Level II-$17.78
Shift differentialsapplicablewhen working
Primary Working Hours are:2:30pm-11:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita Ok/Security
Vacancies: 1
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 mustsubmitto 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
Employeeassistanceprograms 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 tosubmitto 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.
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