Job Details

Salary : $50,544.00 Annually
Location : Columbus, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: FSO2025
Sheriff's Office: Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 01/01/2025

Position Description
Conduct specialized screening at screening points for all persons and vehicles, packages, and mail entering secured county facilities according to operating procedures. Assist in the placement and removal of items on screening equipment. Test equipment daily to ensure proper operation. Provide escort services (i.e., housekeepers, contractors, parking facility attendants, handicap individuals, etc.).

Conducts investigations and prepare incident reports on accidents, complaints, vandalism, thefts, and safety issues. Assist in building emergencies (i.e., fire, tornado, bomb, evaluations, etc.). Collect, record, and enter security data into designated computer programs.

Conduct interior and perimeter security checks at county facilities that include the opening and closing of facilities. Perform added tasks as ordered by supervision.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures, agency policy and procedures, and public relations. Have skill in equipment operation (security equipment operation, motorized vehicle, short-wave radio, first aid, firefighting), Ability to reason and deal with variety of variables in somewhat unfamiliar context. Ability to complete routine forms and prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability for interpersonal work in isolation and work alone on most tasks.
Unusual Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended or intermittent periods of time.

Sheriff's Office Core Competencies

1. Commitment to Organizational Culture: Works with intention to support and promote organizational culture, transforms operational philosophy into action. Emphasizes service, collaboration, and integrity.
2. Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness, expressiveness, empathy, authenticity, sympathy, emotional connection with others to create trust.
3. Integrity and Credibility: Walks the talk, knows what's right and does it. Effectively applies values and principles in specific situations. Encourages others to behave with integrity.
4. Teamwork and Cooperation: Crossing boundaries, coordinating groups, makes effective use of all available talent, focused on serving the public together.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance

The following are provided to eligible full-time employees at no cost:

• EAP (no cost)
• Life Insurance of $50,000

More information regarding Franklin County employee benefits offered, can be available upon request or by visiting our website:
01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience in security officer/guard position for public or private industry?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have prior experience in security specialized training (i.e. Handheld Metal Detectors, Upright Metal Detectors, X-Ray Machines)?

• Yes
• No

04

If "Yes" to the question #3, please explain in detail what your experience is. (in 250 words or less) If "No", please put N/A.
05

Are you willing to work 2nd Shift (3:00 pm until 11:00 pm)?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you willing to work 3rd Shift (11:00 pm until 7:00 am)?

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires working holidays and every weekend. Are you willing to fulfill this requirement?

• Yes
• No

08

Would you accept this position with the rate of pay being $24.30 per hour?

• Yes
• No

09

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my email address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information, visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and then follow the prompts.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

10

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. Please note that as part of the screening process, your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general application materials.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

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