Current Job Openings
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES and HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER – County Administrator’s Office. As a key member of our leadership team, this position supports administrative excellence by strengthening accountability systems, ensuring compliance with policies and applicable laws, and advancing organizational effectiveness. Responsibilities include fiscal oversight of current processes, insurance administration, and human resources management. Success in this role requires a strong commitment to serving employees, elected officials, service providers, and the public. A bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, along with five (5) years of relevant professional experience, is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Successful applicant must pass drug screen, physical assessment and have a valid Kansas drivers license. Annual compensation $75,000 - $90,000 DOQ. Job Description - Admin Services HR Manager
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - Solid Waste. You load sixteen tons and what do you get? An average day at the Barton County Solid Waste Landfill. Our Heavy Equipment Operator I works with a team of dedicated professionals to push municipal waste into collection areas, assist the public with disposal and operate the Household Hazardous Waste Program – while being mindful of equipment limitations and physical safety. It’s a dirty job. But it’s necessary to ensure a safer, clearer community. Do you got the skills to join our team pushing trash with big toys? High school diploma or GED required. Class B Commercial Driver’s license preferred. Within one year of hire, will be required to have and maintain Household Hazardous Waste Certification, CPR and first aid certification. Successful applicant must pass drug screen and physical assessment. Job Description - Heavy Equipment Oper I SW 102826
DETENTION OFFICER - Sheriff's Office. Crime fighting doesn’t have to mean hitting the streets – it also includes the daily management of the detention facility. At the Barton County Sheriff’s Office, our 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. The successful applicant must pass a pre employment drug screen and physical assessment. Job Description - Detention Officer
INTENSIVE SUPERVISION OFFICER - Central Kansas Community Corrections. "In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories." There’s also the CKCC Intensive Supervision Officers who step in later. And we’d argue their importance. Want to dun-dun your way to a new position? Think fast paced, procedure oriented, travel time, court appearances on a regular basis, creating a greater good in Barton, Ellsworth, Rice, Russel and Stafford Counties. "In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories." There’s also the CKCC Intensive Supervision Officers who step in later. And we’d argue their importance. Want to dun-dun your way to a new position? Think fast paced, procedure oriented, travel time, court appearances on a regular basis, creating a greater good in Barton, Ellsworth, Rice, Russel and Stafford Counties. Job Description - ISO
OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Central Kansas Community Corrections – Mission – Working in coordination with our CKCC administrative team, the Operations Administrative Assistant makes a signification contribution to programming. Prepares fiscal and program reports, completes data entry, and assists Director and intensive supervision officers with critical duties. Skill set – knowledge of accounting, administrative and secretarial capabilities, proficiency in verbal and written communications, ability to defuse potential issues, respects the confidential nature of work. Expectation – exercises initiative, independent judgment, delegates duties as directed. High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two years of secretarial-related experience or advanced professional education is preferred. Successful applicant must pass drug screen, physical assessment and have a valid Kansas drivers license. Compensation starts at no less than $21.61 per hour. Full job description - Oper Admin Asst
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.