COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is planning to fill approximately 30 deputy correction positions by the end of September.
The job entails inmate safety and health care. Applicants must be 18 years old with a high school diploma and field experience is preferred.
The department has already tested its applicants but says it never turns away an application.
The position starts at $39,000 and increases on a yearly basis.
Human Resources said it considers itself fortunate to fill the positions in these tough financial times.
The department is expecting to fill more positions come the first of the year.
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