Top 6 First sergeant Jobs in Columbus

Corrections Officer
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
- $26.83 - $30.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Deputy Sheriff - Cadet
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
- $72,841.60 a year
- Online Application
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Deputy Sheriff - Certified Officers
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
- $72,841.60 - $100,131.20 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Police Officer - Lateral and Entry-level
City of Delaware, OH —Delaware, OH
- $36.18 - $50.39 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
Police Officer (ENTRY LEVEL)
City of Grandview Heights —Grandview Heights, OH
- $33.19 - $56.94 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- OSHA
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Police Officer (LATERAL)
City of Grandview Heights —Grandview Heights, OH
- $44.93 - $55.29 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- OSHA
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave

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Corrections Officer
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record. Must successfully complete certification course in first aid / CPR.
$26.83 - $30.18 an hour

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Corrections Officer

Delaware County, OH -
Delaware, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$26.83 - $30.18 an hour

Benefits

Wellness program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Use of force training
Peace Officer Certification

Full Job Description

Location

Delaware, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2000003

Department

Sheriff's Office

Division

Corrections

Opening Date

05/26/2020

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

FOP/OLC

Objectives

Benefit Information:

Progressive work environment: tattoos and facial hair allowed (within policy).
Yearly bonus for graduate degrees.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Training opportunities.
Benefits package includes: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, and employee wellness program incentive.

**A candidate with prior experience may be placed into any pay step at the sole discretion of the Sheriff**

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who have previously applied must wait at least one year from their most recent interview to be eligible for re-interview.

Hiring Process Steps

Pay Scale (2026)

Application Submitted

Hire

$26.83

Panel Interview

1 Year

$27.90

Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)

2 Years

$29.02

Background Investigation

3 Years

$30.18

Conditional Offer

4 Years

$31.38

PRADCO Assessment (Psychological Evaluation)

5 Years

$33.01

Second Interview with Jail Director/Jail Tour

Drug Screen and Medical Exam

Final Interview with Sheriff Balzer

Job Standards

Incumbent is responsible for managing, directing, and controlling the behavior of residents in compliance with work rules and guidelines. Incumbent reports to the Shift Sergeant.
Completion of a secondary education or equivalent. Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record. Successful completion of the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy in Corrections required, along with specialized training in self-defense and the use of safety / protective equipment. Must successfully complete certification course in first aid / CPR. Work consists of moderately, relatively standardized tasks and operations requiring application of prescribed procedures and routines. Incumbent is required to quickly react to potentially threatening situations on a regular basis.

Essential Functions

Supervises residents and controls behaviors in all areas of the jail, including booking, control room, security, housing and visitation;
Processes individuals for incarceration, including search for contraband, evaluating status / prior offenses and outstanding warrants, determining if charges are bondable and calculating bond amount if applicable, determining classification of offense and assigning to appropriate areas / housing;
Escorts residents to court and records activities and Court orders;
Instructs, directs and orientates residents regarding Jail policies and procedures;
Supervises personal hygiene and general housekeeping;
Completes and maintains daily activity logs, reports of incidents and behavior management reports;
Maintains accurate counts of all assigned residents;
Investigates and reports findings of problems of residents to ensure the well-being and security of the residents;
Performs inspections of the building such as safety, security, maintenance, and housekeeping are made, and reporting delinquencies to the proper authorities;
Executes and enforces the policies and orders of the Jail;
Provides protection and security for high risk situations;
Files reports on residents for violations;
Composes, reviews and files a variety of documentation;
Assists the Shift Sergeant in the execution and jail duties and procedures;
Serve meals and medication to residents;
Assembles residents for movement / transport, including attorney visits, court dates, medical room, recreation, library, church, visitation, mental health visits and probation visits;
Prepares necessary forms / paperwork as requested by the Court;
Free of alcohol and / or drug dependency.

Supplemental Information

View the full job description with the link below:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/codelawareoh/classspecs

Complete job description is available on the Class Specificationspage.

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V

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