Records Communication Technician

Salary : $56,326.40 Annually

Location : 373 S. High Street, Columbus, OH

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: Records 2026

Sheriff's Office: Franklin County Sheriff's Office

Opening Date: 05/11/2026

Position Description

Responds to radio, telephone, teletype, and in person requests for warrants and record checks, receives and sends legal documents to law enforcement and other governmental agencies regarding the arrest and detention of individuals.

Checks records, separates and files documents, assures accuracy of records.

Assists public by making copies and records checks, collects fees and issues receipts, counts money, and types documents. Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years old and have high school diploma or equivalent.

Must type 35 wpm.

Must be able to obtain and retain LEADS certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and techniques applicable to assigned duties and Sheriff's Office rules and regulations*. Skill in operating radio and teletype equipment, typing and operating a computer terminal. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; express one self orally and speak distinctly over radio and telephone; complete routine forms or records; collate and classify information about data, people or things.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

Sheriff's Office Core Competencies:

Commitment to Organizational Culture: Works with intention to support and promote organizational culture, transforms operational philosophy into action. Emphasizes service, collaboration, and integrity.

Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness, expressiveness, empathy, authenticity, sympathy, emotional connection with others to create trust.

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.

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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Would you accept this position with the rate of pay being $27.08 per hour?

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

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Are you willing to work 3rd shift (11:00 pm to 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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What is your typing speed/words per minutes?

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