Jail Control Room Jobs Near Me

Salary : $52,624.00 Annually
Location : 373 S. High Street, Columbus, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: CRT 2026
Sheriff's Office: Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Division: Security Operations
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description
Monitor closed circuit television and radio traffic, fire and burglar alarms, panic alarms, elevator emergency calls, outside call boxes, and various security and public areas in the control centers. Dispatch radios to security personnel. Act as a liaison to the general public and safety personnel during emergencies. Monitor opening and closing of facilities and communicate with fire alarm companies when problems occur.
Review, record, and log security incident reports and disseminate to the appropriate staff. Investigate and prepare reports on incidents that occur in County facilities. Notify local law enforcement, and fire department as needed.
Screen vendors, visitors, employees, and packages entering the Courthouse. Control access throughout the building and control building key access by signing keys in and out. Assign radios and keys to Court Security Officers as needed.
Respond to malfunctions of parking lot equipment. Assist with the preparation of access control lists. Perform data entry on computer for daily events, reports, etc. Assist visitors and employees exiting the parking garage after-hours.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of FCSO policies, procedures and safety practices; equipment operation (e.g., fire, and security alarms, call boxes, radios, general office equipment). Ability to deal with variety of variables in somewhat unfamiliar context; apply principles to solve practical everyday problems. Complete routine forms, maintain accurate records and public relations.
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:
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

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Are you willing to submit to a computer voice stress analysis examination?

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Would you accept this position with the rate of pay being $25.30 per hour?

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

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

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

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Per our policy, employees cannot have hand, neck, face, or head tattoos. Do you have tattoos on your hands, neck, face or head?

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PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003This question consists of 4 parts, (A) through (D) inclusive, as shown in the boxes below. All four parts must be answered.In accordance with Federal law, the Franklin County Sheriff Office shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with inmates who:(A) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.Have you engaged in sexual abuse as described in (A) above?

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PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued)(B) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity as described in (B) above?

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PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued)(C) Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in (B) above?

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PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued)(D) Have you been the subject of a substantiated allegation of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment?

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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.

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