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Human Resources and Employment Opportunities

Give back to the community, expand your horizons, come work with us!

The Court is dedicated to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce that resembles the citizens of the communities we serve. To that end, the Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, military status, or genetic information.

Franklin County Municipal Court
Court Administration, Attn. Human Resources
375 S. High St., 10th Fl.
Columbus, OH 43215

Benefits Overview

Court employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for public employees. Employees of the Court are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the Court. They are not in the classified civil service system and are not members of bargaining units. All full-time employees contribute to OPERS by paying the required employee share, which is 10% of their salary. The Court pays the required employer’s share of 14% of the employee’s salary. Because Court employees are members of OPERS, they do not have any Social Security taxes withheld from their pay. Other benefits include:

Medical, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Twelve paid holidays
Longevity service payments
Sick leave reciprocity
Employee Assistance Program
Deferred Compensation Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Credit Union Membership
Direct Deposit
Healthy Columbus Wellness Program
Supplemental Benefits

Staff Testimonials

"Having worked within the courthouse in different capacities for 9 years, Municipal Court feels like home. I also enjoy working here because I have had the opportunity to give back to the community."

- Jennyffer Hammock-Bushelman, Probation Officer

"There are so many wonderful things I could say about my job. I have worked for FCMC for almost 14 years and can honestly say I enjoy coming to work each day. There are many opportunities for advancement. I am currently working on my associates degree and will definitely utilize the tuition reimbursement that is offered to employees."

- Anetia Stansbury, Administrative Supervisor, Court Security & Service Bailiffs

"The Municipal Court is a fulfilling and exciting place to work. Every day I’m able to work with colleagues and partnering agencies to solve problems, clean up the community, and keep fellow citizens safe."

- Kyle Kirker, Chief Environmental Specialist

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