The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guided by our Mission Statement, we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, and responsiveness in each interaction. Taxation is committed to building a strong and skilled workforce. We invest in the development of each employee through comprehensive training, a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), tuition reimbursement, health and wellness programs, work-life balance initiatives, and opportunities for career advancement.
The Ohio Department of Taxation is seeking to fill one (1) Security Officer 1 position in the Building Security Division.
What You’ll do as a Security Officer 1:
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Maintains Security of the buildings and grounds by conduction rounds on foot or in vehicle
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Making Security checks of premises
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Checks security windows and doors in high security area after working hours
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Monitors persons entering and leaving premises &/or monitors electronic detection equipment intrusions
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Maintains documentation of security checks
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Maintains Visitor Management system (EasyLobby) by logging visitors and taxpayers entering and leaving premises
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Issues Security identification badges using security badge making equipment and software (LenelS2)
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Responds to emergency calls throughout the assigned facilities
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Familiar with the operation and use of CCTV software (Milestone)
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24hr afterhours response to Northland for building alarms
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CPR and use of life saving equipment
To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone: 614-387-1782 or by email to: [email protected].
A full Position Description will be provided during the interview process.
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.
Technical Skills: Security
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Teamwork
Supplemental Information
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Section 2961 of the Ohio Revised Code prohibits individuals convicted of a felony including but not limited to fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency. Additionally, section 5703.081 of the Ohio Revised Code requires the Ohio Department of Taxation employees to promptly file and pay tax returns.
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.
