Safety & Security Administrator (20098615)

Program Administrator 2 – Director's Office

 

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.  Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. 

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is a cabinet-level agency, meaning the director reports to the governor and serves as a member of the Executive Branch of Ohio’s government. The ODH executive team helps the Director of Health formulate the agency’s strategic policy goals and objectives.

What You'll Do:

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is seeking a highly experienced Safety and Security Administrator [Program Administrator 2] to provide agency-wide leadership over physical security, employee safety, threat management, and emergency preparedness. This position works under administrative direction and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership, ensuring the safety and security of ODH employees, facilities, visitors, and assets statewide.

• Acts for and relieves the Administrator of assigned safety and security administrative duties, including plans, designs, and oversees physical security measures and monitors agency-wide compliance with security policies.
• Leads development and implementation of agency security policies (e.g., workplace violence, active aggressor response, emergency action planning).
• Serves al liaison with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services Security and Anti-Terrorism Unit, contracted security services, and internal/external partners.
• Oversees access controls, emergency notification systems, evacuation planning, drills, and employee training.
• Receives, assesses, and triages threats involving ODH employees or facilities and coordinates response with law enforcement.
• Conducts risk assessments; evaluates physical security systems, staffing, and procedures; and recommends and implements improvements.
• Analyzes legal and regulatory impacts related to security and provides technical guidance to executive leadership.
• Coordinates investigations and incident response with partners, including the Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Public Safety/State Highway Patrol.
• Represent ODH on security-related committees and leads or oversees special projects as assigned.

This position requires travel across the state; some overnight travel may be required.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an exempt hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule.

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