Mobile Training Officer

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio School Safety Center has 1 opening for Mobile Training Officer in Zone 2 (Region 11)

THESE POSITIONS WILL REQUIRE DAILY TRAVEL TO LOCATIONS WITHIN THEIR ASSIGNED AREA UTILIZING A STATE VEHICLE

• APPLICANT MUST LIVE WITHIN A 50 MILE RADIUS FROM THEIR ASSIGNED REGION**
  
  

Report In Location for Both Openings will be:

1970 W. Broad Street, Columbus 43223 (Franklin County)

Region 11 will work in the following assigned counties: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union

Job Duties

In assigned region, serve in a fiduciary capacity to plan, direct, coordinate & implement physical safety activities, policies & procedures pertaining to the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) Safety & Crisis Section & Training Program:

• Provide program direction & respond to programmatic issues &/or needs; Plan, write & implement goals & objectives for assigned region;
• Serve as the face of the OSSC Safety & Crisis Section & Training program for physical safety initiatives by facilitating information sharing, leading &/or monitoring training groups, & transmitting decisions &/or directives;
• Work with the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW) 16 State Support Teams, regional liaisons & school resource officers to deliver comprehensive school safety services to schools;
• Develop curriculum & provide instruction & training on topics identified within RC 5502.702 & 5502.703 to include tactical live firearms training, that individuals may complete in order to satisfy the criterion specified in ORC 2923.122 (D)(1) (d)(i);
• Operate state training equipment & training aids in order to provide school safety training to school staff & first responders;
• Assist with entering into agreements to secure training staff & experts, facilities, range time, &/or other items necessary to conduct periodic training;
• Provide services regarding school & campus safety & security to public & non-public primary & secondary schools; Assist administrators with any other security protocols for activities or events outside of a school building during or after school hours; Conduct security & vulnerability assessments using crime prevention through environmental design tools;
• Assist in strategic communications between federal, state, & local law enforcement agencies, schools or an institution of higher education within the officer's region;
• Formulate & implement school safety policies & programs at the regional level; Analyze & evaluate procedures, policies, &/or best practices for regional programs; Provide technical advice &/or recommendations to aid administrators in decision making; Implement statewide best practices in various school safety topics as developed by regional administrator;
• Operate state vehicle in order to conduct site visits with schools & first responders;
• Oversee training operations & offer training opportunities for school employees, which may include observing emergency management plan tests, providing weapons manipulation instruction, & other appropriate activities;
• Offer tactical emergency medical services training to public & nonpublic schools within the officer's region; Assist administrators within the officer's region with the development or review of an emergency management plan;
• Partner with regional liaisons to provide comprehensive school safety services to schools that includes both physical & emotional safety;
• Promote the use of the Safer Ohio School Tip Line within the officer's region/zone;
• Foster strategic partnerships set by the OSSC & conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to share information & updates;
• Collect contact information for locally based resources for regional & statewide contact directory;
• Provide information for the annual school safety report specific to schools & first responders in assigned region;
• Assist with the development & implementation of the annual statewide summit;
• Attend & participate in meetings;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• This position is remote but will require travel to & from schools several days per week by state assigned vehicle.
• Position is identified as safety sensitive & subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24.
• Must complete annual training to retain and build skills as a firearms operator and instructor in accordance with OSSC policy.
• Position is unclassified pursuant to ORC 124.11(A)(9) and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
  
  

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
• Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
  
  

Position Specific Minimum Qualfication

• Licensed peace officer as defined in division (A)(1) of section 109.71 of the Ohio Revised Code; or a veteran as defined in division (A) of section 5502.701.
• Valid Driver’s License Required.
  
  

Job Skills

Technical Skills: Firearms, Policy Direction, Program Management, Public Safety, Training

Professional Skills: Building Trust, Consultation, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Public Speaking

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kate Veeley | keveeley@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 16, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$30.96 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Program Management

Technical Skills

Firearms, Program Management, Public Safety, Training, Policy Direction

Professional Skills

Building Trust, Consultation, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Public Speaking

Agency Overview

Ohio Department of Public Safety

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

Ohio School Safety Center

The Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) is a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety who supports all Ohio schools and first responders in preventing, preparing for, and responding to threats and acts of violence, including self-harm, through a holistic, solutions-based approach to improving school safety. Using a cross-disciplinary approach, the OSSC will provide resources to schools to enhance their strategies for safety, and emergency plan development.

Our goal is total commitment in supporting all schools in ensuring the safety of students, employees, and visitors through effective policies and procedures, training, and community and interagency involvement. The OSSC assists public and private Pre-K, K-12, and Higher Education institutions.