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) located in Vinita, OK is a 24

hour/365 day secure 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 or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. 

Job Type/Salary:  

Open/Close dates: 10/19/2026-11/2/2026

Full-time

Hourly payrate: Level II-$17.78

Shift differentials applicable when working

Primary Working Hours are: 6:30am-3:00pm and 2:30pm-11:00pm

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Primary Work Location/Department:  Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita Ok/Security

Vacancies:  2

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 must submit to 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

Employee assistance programs 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 to submit to 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

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