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NOTICE - Those attending Franklin County Municipal Court arraignments on Saturday, April 27, 2024, could run into traffic delays if they are not at the courthouse prior to the 8:30 a.m. arraignment hearings.  A marathon will start in Downtown Columbus at 9 a.m. April 27.   Courthouse visitors can utilize two parking decks, one accessible off Mound Street and the other off South Front Street. To enter either parking facility, motorists are advised to access Mound Street at Grant Street and head west. Motorists will be able to access the Mound Street garage before reaching High Street. Motorists wishing to cross High Street to access the Fulton Street garage could run into delays.  Police officers will be stationed along High Street and can allow motorists to pass and proceed to Fulton Street, but only when the traffic does not interfere with the runners.  
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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.

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 vacation, sick, and personal leave
  • Eleven 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

 

Need more assistance? Contact Us.

Phone: (614) 645-8214  |  Fax: (614) 645-8244  |  Email: [email protected]