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Franklin County Jail to Hold Correctional Officer Job Fair Oct. 27

Franklin County Jail will hold a job fair Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1804 Opportunity Ave., Chambersburg, for full-time and part-time correctional officer positions.

Applicants can apply and interview on-site and tour the jail. Qualified candidates may receive a job offer the same day.

The advertised starting pay is $22.37 per hour, increasing to $22.87 after successful completion of the probationary period and training academy. The county provides a paid, in-house training academy, and prior experience is not required.

The jail offers county benefits, specialized team opportunities in CERT, hostage negotiations and honor guard, and advancement opportunities in leadership, field training and advisory groups.

The county is seeking dependable applicants with strong communication skills who value integrity, professionalism and public service.

Those unable to attend can apply online.

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The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.