Top 15 Jail Jobs in Columbus

Corrections Clerk
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
- $22.59 - $31.63 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
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
Registered Nurse (RN) Night 3x12s
Armor Health —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Surgery
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Peer Specialist - Community Transition Program
Southeast Healthcare —Columbus, OH
- Driver's License
- Entry level
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Charge Registered Nurse 3x12s Day
Armor Health —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Alvis —Columbus, OH
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Assistant Public Defender - Appeals & Postconviction
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Columbus, OH
- $38.75 - $49.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
CSEA - Attorney 2
Franklin County Ohio Department of Human Resources —Columbus, OH
- $32.74 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Mental Health Services for Clark & Madison Counties —London, OH
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Patient monitoring
LPN/Paramedic - Correctional Medicine Pickaway County
TeamHealth —Circleville, OH
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- BLS Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Municipal Attorney
Public Defender Office —Columbus, OH
- From $74,000 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- Office
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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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.
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Corrections Officer
Fairfield County, Ohio —Lancaster, OH
Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. Searches inmates and cell areas; Monitors audio and video equipment to observe inmate activity;
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Corrections Clerk
Delaware County, OH —Delaware, OH
Interprets and apply court orders and state codes. Reviews and modifies all inmate files for accuracy in compliance with work rules and guidelines as well as…
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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.
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Corrections Clerk

Delaware County, OH -
Delaware, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$22.59 - $31.63 an hour

Benefits

Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Confidential information handling
Court record maintenance
Writing skills
Copy machines
Direct client contact
Filing
Legal document sorting and filing
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Task prioritization
Fax machines
Telephone systems
Multi-line phone systems
Typing
Faxing
Legal compliance

Full Job Description

Salary

$22.59 - $31.63 Hourly

Location

Delaware, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2601306

Department

Sheriff's Office

Division

Core Services

Opening Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Objectives

*Target Hiring Range is $22.59-$23.50*
Individual will work closely with all divisions and will be responsible for the proper placement of inmates within the Delaware County Jail, requiring close attention to detail and collaboration with external agencies.

Job Standards

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED. A degree from an accredited college or university is desired. Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and a clean criminal record. Candidate must possess strong communication skills and embrace a highly collaborative and solution-based approach to problem-solving and task completion.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Manages all documents from all sources such as, but not limited to, courts and law enforcement agencies
Reviews and modifies all inmate files for accuracy in compliance with work rules and guidelines as well as local, state and federal law
Conducts various one-on-one screenings and classification interviews with inmates based on the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) point additive scale system
Receives, schedules, and maintains inmate visitation schedules
Evaluates and assesses the risks of all new inmates based on validated tools
Interprets and apply court orders and state codes
Computation of jail time from being sentenced from the court
Conducts criminal history and wanted checks
Reviews and analyzes inmate records
Verifies, prepares, and distributes all legal documents
Consults and coordinates with law enforcement agencies, attorneys, judicial representatives, and agency personnel dealing with legal documents, records and other data
Modifies inmate records and reviews inmate files for accuracy
Supports security staff by assisting with clerical duties
Other duties as assigned by the Sheriff or designee

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs related Essential and Non-Essential functions as needed.
Participates and assists with a variety of special projects as requested

Supplemental Information

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Equipment: Ability to use the following equipment: computer and related office software, printer, copier, multi - line telephone, fax machine, and other modern office equipment necessary to perform duties.

Critical Skills/Expertise:

Expert level knowledge of the Ohio Revised Code, including public records rules and regulations
Ability to follow established policies and procedures
Ability to accurately complete, maintain and / or file records, reports and forms;
Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system and other standard office equipment;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to multi-task
Ability to develop working rapport with Office personnel and representatives of both private and public entities;
Ability to follow oral and written directions;
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and records;
Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan work / tasks and to carry out programs, policies, and administrative matters;
Ability to work independently and achieve results;
Ability to work effectively with the public who may be upset, distraught, irate, emotionally or mentally or otherwise unable to function within reasonable range of constructive behaviors
Knowledge of the Sheriff Office policies, procedures, practices and guidelines and the ability to apply as they relate to the assigned duties;
Must have a working knowledge of all paperwork coming from municipal court, common pleas court, probation or parole offices, and/or any other document in regards to an inmate incarcerated in the Delaware County Jail.

II. RESPONSIBILITY
Individual carries out routine or recurring assignments or tasks. Errors usually result in loss of time in other organizational units, causing substantial inconvenience to the public or embarrassment to the employing organization.

III. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIP
Contact is with co-workers, employees from public and private sector organizations and with the general public. The purpose of these contacts is to give and receive factual information about work performed.

IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of the position are identified as sedentary work, which may require the lifting of up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Physical Activity: The physical activities of the position are typing, talking, hearing, listening, reaching and walking.
Visual Activity: The minimum visual activity of the job is close to the eyes, and requires viewing a computer terminal and proofreading information.
Job Location: The minimum work conditions for the position indicate that the individual is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Individual may be exposed to inmates and potentially violent and sometimes dangerous situations inside the confines of the jail.

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