| Location | Columbus, OH |
Community Engagement Specialist
Salary
$58,489.60 Annually
Location
373 S. High Street, Columbus, OH
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
00112
Sheriffs Office
Franklin County Sheriffs Office
Division
Recruitment, Community Engagement & Professional Development
Opening Date
04/23/2026
Position Description
Provide, compile, and share information with community partners regarding Sheriff's Office programs, initiatives, and engagement opportunities that promote positive, non-enforcement interaction with the public. Assist in coordinating community programs, meetings, and events that connect community leaders, organizations, and Sheriff's Office employees. Develop, organize, and present presentations for both internal and external audiences related to Sheriff's Office programs, community partnerships, and public safety education.
Under the direction of the Director of Community Engagement and the Community Engagement Coordinator, assist with the development and coordination of community engagement programs and initiatives designed to strengthen relationships between the Sheriff's Office and residents of Franklin County. Support the planning and implementation of programs, advisory groups, and engagement initiatives that promote collaboration, community awareness, and understanding of Sheriff's Office services and career opportunities.
Represent the Sheriff's Office at community outreach events, public meetings, speaking engagements, and educational activities to support relationship-building with community organizations, schools, civic groups, nonprofit organizations, faith-based institutions, and local businesses throughout Franklin County.
Support internal professional development and employee engagement efforts by assisting with training coordination, internal presentations, and programs that strengthen collaboration, communication, and professional growth among Sheriff's Office employees.
Assist with community outreach efforts that support recruitment awareness by connecting residents with information about employment opportunities within the Sheriff's Office. Foster and maintain positive working relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, and civic groups that support public safety awareness and community collaboration.
Prepare reports, memorandums, and briefings related to community engagement activities, program coordination, professional development initiatives, and outreach efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of public relations, administration and human and social programs, community, and public relations; functions, policies, and structure of the office. Ability to assess and analyze community concerns and recommend action. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with community groups and leaders.
Sheriff's Office Core Competencies:
Franklin County Sheriffs Office offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
The following are provided to eligible full-time employees at no cost:
More information regarding Franklin County employee benefits offered, can be available upon request or by visiting our website: Click Here.
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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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Will you accept this position with a rate of pay of $28.12 per hour?
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Do you have a Bachelors Degree? If answered yes, what is your Bachelors Degree in?
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. Please note that as part of the screening process, your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general application materials. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
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Employer Franklin County Sheriffs Office
Address 57 E Main St
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone 614-525-3397