Current Job Openings
CUSTODIAN, PART-TIME - Facilities Management. Working an anticipated 15 hours per week, our part-time custodian has the option of a 5am – 8am or 6pm – 9pm weekly shift. Under our Facilities Director, this position includes cleaning common areas, restrooms, offices and other like duties. Requires a High School diploma or GED, valid Kansas driver’s license and passing a physical assessment and drug screen. Full job description - PT Custodian
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - Road and Bridge. We’re looking for an Equipment Operator I to run construction and maintenance equipment. Our Director is driven to hire the right person with road construction or other related experience preferred as well as a valid Class A Kansas Driver’s License.All County positions require a minimum of a High School diploma or GED with the ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical assessment. Must obtain a CDL within six months of hire. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour without CDL; $19.00 per hour upon receiving or with CDL. Full job description - Equipment Operator I
NOXIOUS WEED APPLICATOR - Noxious Weed. Join our applicators in applying chemical applications following KSBA guidelines, County policies and chemical label requirements. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour with a $1.00 increase when weed control certified. Full job description - Noxious Weed Applicator
911 DISPATCHER - 911 \ Communications. Our well-trained 911 Dispatchers receive and dispatch messages to emergency service professionals. It’s shift work and includes weekends and holidays. You’ll need to pass a security background. Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply. Starting pay $18.00 per hour. With mandatory 250 hours of overtime, that’s an annual salary of at least $45,000! Expect a pay increase at the end of a successful provisional period. Full job description - 911 Dispatcher
DATA COLLECTOR - Appraiser. Ready for an employer that wants more for you? Start with this position. You’ll literally be in-training to move up. Right now, we’re looking for YOU to fill the Real Estate Data Collector position. Includes technical work in measuring, classifying, gathering data, recording, sketching and calculating various types of real estate. We prefer prior experience in drafting or data collection work in the field of real estate or construction, but on the job training will also be provided. Requires a High School diploma or GED, valid Kansas driver’s license and passing a physical assessment and drug screen. Full job description - Data Collector
DETENTION OFFICER - Sheriff's Office. Detention officers provide for the safe keeping of prisoners in the custody of the Sheriff, overseeing confinement to include mealtime, activities and transports. Officers work shifts, must have no felony convictions and a valid Kansas driver’s license. Full job description Detention Officer
RECORDS CLERK - Sheriff's Office. Our clerks maintain inmate files, civil process documents and warrants as well as complete monthly billings and statistical reports. Working limited shifts, this full time position is a great starting point – benefits, paid leave, KPERS and more – with the opportunity to learn more – to do more. Requires a High School diploma or GED, valid Kansas driver’s license and passing a physical assessment and drug screen. Full job description - Records Clerk
OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Central Kansas Community Corrections. It’s a commitment to our community using exceptional skills when partnering with administrative staff, clients and the public in a multi-County office. The Operations Administrative Assistant, Central Kansas Community Corrections, full-time position with great benefits is open. Components of accounting, administrative tasks and secretarial duties pair with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Prepares fiscal and program reports, provides data entry and performs receptionist. Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two years of secretarial-related experience or advanced professional education is preferred. Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license, no criminal history and pass a physical assessment and drug screen. Full job description - Operations Administrative Assistant
ON-CALL WORKER – 20th Judicial District Juvenile Services. Contractual positions open for grant-funded Barton County \ Juvenile Intake and Assessment. On-call outside the 8-5, M-F time periods. Travels to work with families and law enforcement to determine placement for youth. Must possess strong conflict resolution skills, ability to recognize need and refer to area resources. Administers testing to determine placement and referrals. Excellent written, oral communications. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred but experience in Human Services or a related field will be considered. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age, possess valid Kansas DL, successfully complete JIAS training, pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test. Full job description: JIAS On-Call Worker
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All positions are open until filled. Barton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provides Reasonable Accommodation.