Employment at the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office

Our Core Values

We’re proud of the values that define our workplace:

• Integrity - We uphold the highest standards of honesty, fairness, and professionalism, both internally with our colleagues and externally with those we serve.

• Attitude - We see opportunity and optimism in every situation, not only in our collaboration with others but also in the way we represent the office to the public we serve.

• Reliability - We work hard to keep our commitments and provide responsive, dependable, and trustworthy public service. We do what we say we’ll do, and we do it right, approaching even the smallest tasks with personal pride and professional thoroughness.

• Respect - We treat people with dignity by encouraging a workplace culture of civility, diversity, collaboration, and communication.

• Initiative - We’re self-starters who pursue our mission and duties with a proactive sense of urgency, taking full ownership of our responsibilities.

• Service - We are honored to serve the public with friendly, knowledgeable support that exceeds expectations and ensures satisfaction.

• Excellence - We care about our work because it matters, and the people we serve deserve the best. We expect high performance through clear operational standards and procedures that align every employee with our mission, values, and goals.

• Innovation - We encourage employees to provide feedback and exchange ideas that improve efficiency, drive operational performance, and inspire creativity. Rather than doing a task “because we’ve always been done it this way,” we ask why it’s done this way and whether there’s a better way to do it.

• Accountability - We set clear expectations, encourage transparency, and measure our performance. We welcome opportunities to learn, grow, and improve, both individually and as a team.

Benefits

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits designed to support their health, growth, and financial well-being.

• 12 paid holidays annually

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Tuition reimbursement and Employee Development Fund

• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

• Flexible spending accounts

• Deferred compensation program

A full list of Ohio state employment benefits is available through the Ohio Department of Administrative Services.