Safety & Security Administrator

Job Description - Safety & Security Administrator ) (260001FS)

Safety & Security Administrator ) (260001FS)

Health

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Hannah

C. will contact you if selected for an interview

Mar 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $32.35/hour

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday to Friday

Union :
Exempt from Union

Program Management

Technical Skills :
Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Security

Professional Skills :
Adaptability, Building Trust, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Responsiveness, Situational Awareness, Strategic Thinking, Confidentiality, Observation

Program Administrator 2 – Director's Office

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.

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 as 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.
• Represents ODH on security‑related committees and leads or oversees special projects as assigned.

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
• 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…