Corrections Records Officer

Salary : $58,926.40 Annually

Location : 373 S. High Street, Columbus, OH

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: CRO 2026

Sheriff's Office: Franklin County Sheriff's Office

Division: Corrections

Opening Date: 03/20/2026

Position Description

Operates computer to add, delete and retrieve information in database on inmates. Gathers or compiles technical information related to inmate custody and movements and statistical data for reports. Updates and logs inmate movements (e.g., transfers, releases). Notifies chain of command of inmate status, reviews information on inmates for accuracy and enters data into jail management system including, but not limited to: criminal charges, detainers, mail, updates movement within facility, disciplinary actions, and keep separate information from other inmates.

Responds to inquiries from staff, inmates, and the general public, in person or by phone.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

Ability to type 25 wpm.

Ability to become LEADS certified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of records management, state laws and office rules governing handling of inmate records. Knowledge of FCSO policies, procedures, and SOPs. Understanding of decimals, percentages, and fractions. Skill in technical writing or business communication. Skill in typing, operation of computers, fax machine and photocopier. Ability to deal with variety of variables in familiar context. Be able to gather, collate and classify data. Be able to handle sensitive inquiries from officials, inmates, and the general public.

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. Corrections Specific Core Competencies:

Analytic Thinking / Problem Solving: Problem solving, on-the-spot decision making, investigations, evaluating reports and statistics, assessing threats, crime pattern analysis, information seeking, and assessing people's abilities.

Attention to Quality & Order: Maintains or increases order in the environment, values accuracy, and quality, and seek clarity in roles and functions.

Conflict Management: Respectful, facilitates rather than driving or manipulating, focuses on solutions, focuses on people, and seeks long lasting outcomes.

Impact and Influence: Communication that gains others' support, constant interpretation to others, educating others, persuading others who have fixed ways.

Initiative and Time Management: Self-directed, perseverance, persistence, and sets own goals. Sees the job through.

Interpersonal Skills / Active Listening: Communicates effectively with others, crosses boundaries, initiates relationships, is 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 $28.33 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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What is your typing speed/words per minutes?

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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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