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Facility Security Officer

Job Duties:

  • Conduct specialized screening for all people, vehicles, packages, and mail entering secured county facilities. Test equipment daily to ensure proper operations. Prepare incident reports and assist in building emergencies. Perform interior and perimeter security checks at county facilities that include the opening and closing of facilities.
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Job Department Location:

  • Franklin County Courthouses - Downtown Columbus
  • Franklin County Sheriff's Office, James A. Karnes Building
  • Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency
  • Franklin County Memorial Hall

Hourly Wage for 2024: $24.30

  • Shift differential is $0.85 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Probationary Period: 120 calendar days

Work Hours/Shift/Days:

  • 1st Shift: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm; 7:00 am - 3:00 pm; 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • 2nd shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • 3rd Shift: 11:00 pm to 7:00 am
  • Workdays: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Days off will be two (2) consecutive days

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To Contact Recruitment for the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, see below:

Telephone Number: (614) 525-4955

Fax Number: (614) 525-4638

Email Address: 
[email protected]

To Contact Human Resources for the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, see below:

Telephone Number: (614) 525-3397

Fax Number: (614) 525-3560

Email Address: 
[email protected]

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