County Jobs

Intensive Supervision Officer I

Salary: $20.85- $28.59/hr

Position Summary:

Responsible for the supervision of clients assigned to Community Corrections from the District Court; to facilitate all orders given to clients by the court at sentencing are completed in a timely manner. Provide intensive supervision to all clients through evidence-based practices to increase the likelihood of client risk reduction and successful completion of probation. 

Essential duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review all program elements, rules and expectations with clients
• Conduct assessments (LSCMI or WRNA) or other evidence-based assessment tools at intake and thereafter as required or necessary to identify personal risk factors
• Create supervision plans with clients to target interventions based on risk level and needs, to include client's own reason for change and to engage them in their own treatment to then be reviewed and updated on a regular basis
• Refer clients to appropriate services that are deemed necessary including but not limited to, cognitive behavior treatment for alcohol and drug treatment, mental health, BIP, COG or MRT classes to disrupt criminal thinking and provide clients with the opportunity to learn and apply new pro-social behaviors
• Demonstrate, practice and apply pro-social behaviors with clients. Emphasize, affirm and reward compliant behavior while also holding clients accountable for non-compliant behavior and imposing graduated sanctions as needed based on the agency sanctions grid
• Complete CSW, education and employment referrals and then obtain verification as necessary
• Conduct periodic home and employment visits; to engage the clients in their natural communities to connect clients to pro-social family, friends and their community in general
• Complete all paperwork and documentation of client information on the computer system (Athena) as well as the case file in a timely manner. Collect data as necessary to measure processes, practices and outcomes
• Complete all paperwork necessary for court updates and probation violations, appear and testify if needed in court proceedings
• Monitor payments of court costs, restitution and supervision fees
• Respect confidentially of client's information and advocate for the client
• Maintain open lines of communication and working relationships with law enforcement, community resources, social service agencies, attorneys and all others that may assist clients
• Monitor alcohol and drug testing and complete necessary documentation and record keeping of test results
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures and all standards as outlined by Cowley County and the Kansas Department of Corrections
• Participate in no less than 40 hours of training every twelve months

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Cognitive based groups (MRT) or classes as necessary and trained to provide
• Complete alcohol and drug assessments if necessary and trained to provide
• Other related duties as deemed necessary or as required

Position Requirements:

Experience:

Prefer individual with history or experience in working with at-risk individuals, law enforcement, corrections or equivalent field. 

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or other social sciences related field.

Skills:

• Experience with working within the criminal justice field, have an understanding of the offender population and Evidence Based Practices, Strategies and Interventions.
  • Have good communication skills and be familiar with Effective Practices in Community Supervision.
  • Ability to emphasize, affirm and reward compliant behavior, but also enforce sanctions when needed and exhibit the appropriate level of firmness in dealing with all clients.
  • Dependable, detail oriented, good oral and written skills and computer literate.
  • Good judgment and decision-making skills are important due to the nature of clientele.
  • Ability to obtain necessary certifications and training from the Kansas Department of Corrections for required systems and programs.

Accountability:

Ability to engage clients and establish a rapport with them in order to facilitate pro-social, law-abiding choices made by the clients resulting in successful completion of the program(s)

Supervision:

Position does not supervise any other employee

Working Conditions:

Majority of work is in an office setting. Some fieldwork, which entails going to client's employment or homes, possibly searching residences with assistance of law enforcement. Attendance at court hearings and if required, testifying in court.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and computer equipment is mandatory. Minimal lifting of office supplies, files, and equipment is also necessary.

Application Process:

Cowley County Human Resources Department 311 East 9th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156 Or email: adminoffice@cowleycountyks.gov 

Cowley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Corrections Officer I

Salary $18.19-$26.47/hr (Part-Time & Full-Time)

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs duties related to the enforcement of federal, state and county laws and ordinances in conjunction with processing and care of County prisoners. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Processing incoming inmates, to include searches, inventory of personal property, issuance of jail clothing, photographing, fingerprinting, and completion of the computer based booking program.
• Conducts searches of inmates and their clothing
• Searches for contraband
• Prepares and maintains logs and reports
• Oversees inmates
• Maintains security, accountability and control of inmates
• Performs periodic shakedowns
• Periodically observes and monitors activities and well-being of inmates
• Inspects mail and personal property
• Provides simple basic first aid and CPR
• Calls for EMS and Officer support in emergencies
• Serves meals and insures proper feeding of inmates and inmate hygiene
• Issues items from commissary
• Assists in the transportation of inmates
• Releases and logs out inmates for work release and checks them in on return
• Releases inmates with the approval of the Shift Supervisor after all checks required by facility policies and procedures are completed and are deemed accurate
• Completes a variety of reports and documents
• Receives and secures bonds
• Maintains records
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Kansas Driver's license
• Minimum of 18 years of age or older by hiring date
• No Felony Convictions
• No convictions for domestic violence, stalking or related offenses
• Must be able to perform the physical duties of the position of Corrections Officer
• Working knowledge of first aid
• Ability to learn regulations regarding jails and confinement of prisoners and of the principles, techniques and practices involved in prisoner care and maintenance
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to perform a high level of sustained physical activity
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact effectively with supervisors, co-workers, prisoners and the general public

Experience & Training:

Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school; some experience involving public contact is desirable. 

Special Requirements:

• Must possess good overall physical and mental condition consistent with the unassisted ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all statutorily defined activities, duties and tasks of a Corrections Officer. These activities, duties and tasks are presumed to include the responsibilities set forth within this position description 

A Corrections Officer must be able to:

• Perform the physical functions of a corrections officer
• Stand for long periods of time
• Respond to emergencies, using physical force to subdue or restrain violent or combative inmates, as warranted by the inmate's actions/ aggression
• Manually operate gates and doors
• Lift/carry/assist with the evacuation of unconscious or unwilling inmates
• Crouch/climb/kneel/crawl/walk as necessary to conduct searches
• Run up/down stairs, run distances, and deal effectively with inmates immediately upon arrival
• Have correctable and peripheral vision to observe the activities of inmates
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats
• Take effective action to properly manage incarcerated adults

A Corrections Officer must possess:

• The ability to attend training in order to develop the skills needed to be an effective Corrections Officer
• The ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats
• The ability to type/keyboard in order to write reports and enter data into a computer based inmate database
• The ability to interact in the adult correctional environment effectively and proactively
• The ability to follow the policies, procedures, General Orders and Post orders of the facility
• The ability to make decisions based upon the facts and circumstances present at the time of an incident or event and take action based upon the decision made

Application Process:

Please go to https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Economic%20Development/Job%20Listings/Cowley%20County/2025/Sheriff%27s%20Office%20application.pdf and send it to 911 Fuller Winfield, KS 67156

Sheriff's Deputy (Part-Time)

Salary: $19.65 /hr

Position Summary:

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for Part-time Sheriff’s Deputy/Court Room Security. Part-time Deputies provide security for the three District Courts located in Arkansas City and Winfield. Part-time deputies may also be called upon to volunteer for additional functions within the Sheriff’s Office. After the testing and selection process has been completed, qualified applicants must attend and pass the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center’s two-week part-time certification program as well as complete field training within the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office. All required equipment is provided. If you want a rewarding way to serve your community, volunteer your time and become part of a respected organization, this job is for you. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid Driver's License
• No Felony or domestic violence convictions
• High School diploma, with college preferred

Application Process:

Please go to https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Economic%20Development/Job%20Listings/Cowley%20County/2025/Sheriff%27s%20Office%20application.pdf and send it to 911 Fuller Winfield, KS 67156

Sheriff's Deputy (Full-Time)

Salary: $20.85 /hr

Position Summary:

Under supervision, performs duties related to the enforcement of federal, state, and county laws, protection of life and property, and assisting the public. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrols an assigned area within the County to deter illegal activities, to enforce Federal, State and County laws, to protect individuals and property
• Responds to complaints, crimes, disturbances, accidents and other related situations
• Performs missing persons searches
• Communicates with other agencies
• Performs criminal investigations
• Obtains physical and other evidence and statements necessary for reporting facts and circumstances of incidents, for charging individuals with offenses, and for follow-up detailed investigations
• Appears in court to offer testimony
• Meets and confers with attorneys on legal questions
• Obtains search warrants and arrest warrants
• Makes arrests of individuals as required
• May transport prisoners to and from courts and institutions
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, records and logs necessary to report daily activities and specific incidents
• May be assigned to serve civil processes and execute warrants
• Utilizes a word processor; observes and controls vehicular traffic and enforces traffic laws
• Deals with traffic accident situations
• Operates radar and breathalyzer
• Provides counseling to families and individuals in disturbance situations, offers assistance to citizens and visitors including providing directions and calling for vehicular roadside assistance
• Conducts talks with individuals and groups on public safety and law enforcement issues
• May work at special events representing the Department
• Takes in-service training to attain and maintain State certification
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge, or ability to learn, State and Federal statutes and ordinances
• Working knowledge of first aid and medical procedures and practices
• Working knowledge of County geography and surrounding areas including roads, streets, landmarks, buildings and similar features
• Some knowledge of the principles and techniques of photography and fingerprinting
• Ability to learn proper law enforcement principles, procedures and practices
• Skill in the use of law enforcement vehicles, firearms, breathalyzer, typewriter, related law enforcement equipment principles and practices of self-defense
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to apply logical thinking in determining a proper course of action in a minimum of time
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to perform a high level of sustained physical activity
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to interact effectively with superiors, co-workers, prisoners, and the public

Experience & Training:

Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school or GED; one year of experience involving public contact is preferred. 

Special Requirements:

Must be certified as a law enforcement officer by the State within one (1) year of appointment; must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license.

Application Process:

Please go to https://www.cowleycountyks.gov/media/Economic%20Development/Job%20Listings/Cowley%20County/2025/Sheriff%27s%20Office%20application.pdf and send it to 911 Fuller Winfield, KS 67156

Seasonal Noxious Weeds/ Signs

Salary: $13.47/hr

Position Summary:

Cowley County Public Works is accepting applications for a seasonal position with Cowley County Noxious Weeds and Signs. Applicants must be 18 years old. 

Applicants will assist with the identification of noxious weeds species, operation of a spraying unit for herbicides, application of proper herbicides for identified noxious weeds, and assist the signs technician with the repair, replacement, and/or placement of warning, guidance, and 911 signs within Cowley County. 

Applicant must have obtained a high school diploma or acceptable equivalent, maintain a valid driver’s license, and pass a drug screening. Starting salary is $13.47 hourly while working 40 hours a week. 

Applications are due by April 30, 2025. 

Application Process:

Cowley County Human Resources Department 311 East 9th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156 Or email: adminoffice@cowleycountyks.gov 

Cowley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seasonal Road & Bridge

Salary: $13.47/hr

Position Summary:

Cowley County is accepting applications for seasonal positions in the Public Works Department. Applicants must be 18 years old, able to mow, weed eat, trim trees and flag vehicles along with other duties under a variety of weather conditions. 

Applicant must have obtained a high school diploma or acceptable equivalent, maintain a valid driver’s license, and pass a drug screening. Starting salary is $13.47 hourly while working 40 hours a week. 

Applications are due by April 30, 2025. 

Application Process:

Cowley County Human Resources Department 311 East 9th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156 Or email: adminoffice@cowleycountyks.gov 

Cowley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Economic Development Coordinator

Salary: $59,468-82,403 per year

Position Summary:

Under direction of the County Administrator, work collaboratively with multiple program partners such as but not limited to community and business leaders, city and county governmental officials, financial institutions, chambers of commerce, local economic development entities & state and regional partnerships. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Creative entrepreneurship, business incubation & small business development efforts
• Work with local school districts, universities, & community leaders to create entrepreneurship education programs & to enhance the local entrepreneurship ecosystem
• Maintaining a business climate conducive to the expansion and retention of existing companies
• Innovative programs to strengthen the quality and quantity of the local workforce
• Targeting of business recruitment efforts & negotiating with potential business/ industry prospects
• Experience working with state and local officials
• Grant Writing and Grant Administration experience
• Experience preparing application and support documentation for Kansas Business Incentive Programs (i.e. Tax Credits, Training Grants, Business Loans, Tax Exemptions, IRBs, etc.)
• Experience in industry and market research & e-marketing communications tools
• Demonstrated report writing capability
• Experience serving as an "advocate" on behalf of local business interest at the local & state level
• Rural Development through expansion of tourism activities and initiatives in agritourism
• Implementation of quality of life initiatives and efforts to enhance community appeal 

Qualifications:

• Persuasive oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Skilled negotiator and ability to build consensus
• Ability to formulate and execute strategic & long-range plans
• Ability to leverage substantial resources, energy & partnerships
• Ability to form meaningful business relationships with a variety of constituents
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal funding resources
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities/work schedules to meet challenging deadlines

Experience & Training:

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, marketing research, finance, real estate, urban/regional planning, or related field. A minimum of 2 years of experience in planning, implementing & administration of economic development programs preferably with an emphasis in entrepreneurship & small business development or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Special Requirements:

Full-time residency inside Cowley County within 6 months of employment is a requirement. A valid Kansas Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record throughout employment are required.

Application Process:

Cowley County Human Resources Department 311 East 9th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156 Or email: adminoffice@cowleycountyks.gov 

Cowley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sanitation Technician

Salary: $18.19/hr

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, performs work in the operation of a solid waste transfer station, construction-demolition landfill, and care of an old landfill site; operates heavy equipment. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operates the transfer station and construction demolition pit
• Operates equipment to push unloaded trash into the transfer truck trailers
• Covers materials in the C&D pit
• Sorts, loads, and hauls soils, waste, and other materials
• Monitors trash for unacceptable and hazardous wastes and provides special handling of same
• Operates heavy equipment including front-end loaders, backhoe, self-propelled scraper, compactors, semi-trailer trucks and similar equipment
• Maintains and repairs equipment
• Monitors water wells for underground water pollution and gas wells for methane leakage
• Maintains fuel and other operating logs
• Cleans the scale and the scale pit

Marginal Duties:

• Collects trash on-site and on roadways around the site
• Fills in for other employees in the scale house
• Handles and accounts for funds collected
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Experience:

Experience in operation of trucks and heavy equipment. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent is required

Accountability:

Knowledge of and the skill to operate large equipment in a safe manner

Working conditions:

Extreme weather conditions, handling of chemicals and toxic fumes are factors in this position. Must have the ability to perform heavy physical labor under a variety of weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform moderate and some heavy physical work and to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds. To stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, kneel, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull and perform similar body movements. Possesses hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate office equipment, including a computer, a vehicle and heavy equipment. Ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone and two-way radio; ability to hear malfunction of equipment. Ability to see and read instructions, gauges, to detect unacceptable waste and to see characters on a computer screen. 

Application Process:

Cowley County Human Resources Department 311 East 9th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156 Or email: adminoffice@cowleycountyks.gov 

Cowley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equipment Operator

Salary: $18.19- 19.65 /hr

Position Summary:

Cowley County Public Works Department has an opening for an Equipment Operator I at District 2, Arkansas City shop. Under direct supervision, performs a variety of duties associated with the operation of trucks, light and occasionally medium equipment in the repair, maintenance and construction of County roads, bridges and right of ways.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with hauling sand, hot oil, gravel, or asphalt mix for road repair or to remove dirt, trash, snow, and other materials for disposal
• Operate a variety of light equipment sech as light tractor to pull mower
• Transports equipment, signs and posts
• Mows county ditches, chips brush, cuts and trims trees, flags traffic
• Services, maintains and makes mechanical adjustments and minor repairs on equipment such as checking and servicing fuel, oil and coolant levels, lubrication, tire pressure and changes, and general vehicle upkeep
• May operate heavier equipment such as a loader or road grader
• Operates rollers to construct, repair and maintain the County roads
• Maintains records on use and maintenance of assigned vehicle and hours worked
• May perform work on bridges and culverts
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Responds to after hour calls as needed

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and the skill to operate assigned vehicles in a safe manner
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance, materials and methods
• Knowledge of State traffic laws
• Knowledge of methods used in servicing automotive equipment
• Ability to obtain a class A CDL within six months of training being offered
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor under a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to prepare and maintain simple records
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and co-workers

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to perform moderate and some heavy physical work and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, kneel, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull and perform similar body movements
• Possesses hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate office equipment, including a computer, a vehicle and heavy equipment
• Ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone and two-way radio; ability to hear malfunction of equipment
• Ability to see and read instructions, manuals and characters on a computer screen; ability to see and detect unacceptable materials

Experience & Training:

High school diploma to GED and prefer one year of experience in the operation of trucks or farm type automotive equipment

Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid CDL Driver's license or obtain within 6 months of probation period

The salary is starting at $18.19 per hour with no CDL and $19.65 if you have a CDL currently and it maxes out at $26.47 per hour, plus benefits. 

Application Process:

Cowley County Human Resources Department 311 East 9th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156 Or email: adminoffice@cowleycountyks.gov 

Cowley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Appraiser Technician

Salary: $17.36 /hr

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of the County Appraiser or his/her designee and using guidelines from the Kansas Department of Revenue, performs technical work associated with the discovery, listing and valuation of both real property and personal property accounts. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review, process and update real property data characteristics; includes sketches of building footprints, size, age, quality ratings, depreciation ratings and photographs of value pertinent improvements and land characteristics
• Gather, interpret and enter pertinent data on newly constructed buildings
• Determine proper assessment classification of all buildings and land parcels
• Provide customer service as needed
• Review, process and update personal property and oil and gas renditions
• Provide assistance with any project deemed necessary to fulfill the mission of the Appraiser's Office

Qualifications:

• Math skills adequate to compute size units such as square foot, acre, and interpret statistical data relating to valuation processes
• Writing skills adequate to effectively use Microsoft Office programs: Excel, Word and Access
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate, personal property and energy appraisal
• Knowledge of drafting and sketching techniques
• Ability to learn the guidelines, and laws governing the valuation of property
• Ability to accurately gather, record and enter data characteristics into CAMA database
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers

Physical & Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to perform sedentary to light physical work and ability to lift and occasionally carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, ride, bend, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull and perform repetitive body movements
• Possesses hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate and accurately use a computer, typewriter, calculator, office machines and a vehicle
• Ability to speak and hear in person, and by telecommunication devices
• Ability to view, read and comprehend instructions, characters on a computer screen, and documents

Experience & Training:

High school diploma or GED, business or vocational school supplemented by special courses in real estate appraisal and one year of experience in drafting or data collection work in the fields of real estate, construction or a related field.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance

Application Process:

Cowley County Human Resources Department 311 East 9th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156 Or email: adminoffice@cowleycountyks.gov 

Cowley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.