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Digital Media Specialist
Salary starting at $21.85/hr

Position Summary: The Digital Media Specialist will be responsible for creating and curating engaging content across multiple digital platforms, including the Cowley County website and social media channels. The Digital Media Specialist will also help develop strategies for driving traffic, increasing engagement, and improving awareness of Cowley County services and achieving organizational goals.  The Digital Media Specialist reports to Economic Development and will work in cooperation with various County departments to coordinate marketing efforts and services. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive digital media strategy to increase visibility on the website and social media platforms
• Create and manage all published content (images, video, written and audio)
• Write compelling copy for website, social media and email outreach 
• Monitor social media activity and web content across departments to ensure anyone using the Cowley County’s online tools is following established guidelines and best practice rules
• Analyze key metrics and tweak comprehensive strategy as needed
• Encourage greater usage of online web applications to improve customer experience 
• Collaborate closely with County departments to ensure timely execution of digital initiatives 
• Monitor customer feedback across all channels 
• Draft monthly Economic Development newsletter 
• Follow emerging and developing trends in social media content as well as changes and developments in current and social media platforms
• Performs other related duties as assigned, or as deemed necessary or as required. 

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Attends training as needed or required.

Position Requirements:  

Experience: 2-3 years of experience as a social media/web content creator or similar professional position with a portfolio to demonstrate ability to craft compelling stories and develop unique content  

Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications related field or equivalent experience 

Required Skills: 

• Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, communication, time-management and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel 
• Experience with creative tools to create visual content, including Photoshop, Illustrator and similar design tools
• Understanding of social media KPIs (including engagement rate and interactivity, profile visits, reach by post type), Google Analytics and SEO techniques
• Develop regular reports, leveraging data insights to influence strategies and improve outcomes
• Familiarity with publishing and web design
• Ability to create content across multiple platforms 
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment 
• Detail-oriented, creative, deadline-driven, team player who can adapt and learn quickly, particularly to new software and technology 

Accountability: 

Working Conditions: Duties are performed primarily in an office setting. May need to sit or be stationary for long periods of time.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.   All employees are required to perform work safely in accordance with County safety procedures. 

Physical Requirements: Continuous sitting and typing for extended periods of time, occasional standing, stooping, lifting, carrying, reaching, pulling, driving, walking; frequent speaking and listening. 

Communications Officer I
Salary starting at $17.83/hr

Position Summary:
Answers and processes emergency 9-1-1, non-emergency and administrative phone calls for service from the public. Performs emergency 9-1-1, non-emergency, and field unit-initiated dispatching to medical, fire, and law public safety field units.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answers 9-1-1 emergency calls, non-emergency calls, administrative calls, and radio calls, ascertaining nature of those calls, gathering necessary information, and transmitting or relaying information for appropriate public safety response.
• Broadcast’s location, time and nature of incident; contacting all required personnel and other local concerns (i.e. any other emergency first responders or county/city public work services) in the event of an emergency situation; ensuring the presence of on call, back up and/or reserve units by contacting personnel designated for call-back; relaying information as required.
• Performs Emergency Medical, Fire, and/or Law Enforcement Dispatching to assist callers with aiding victims in medical distress by talking them through basic lifesaving procedures, fire incidents and/law enforcement calls. 
• Monitors radio traffic for safety of all first responders.
• Completes requested NCIC/KCJIS transactions as requested by authorized law enforcement personnel.
• Maintains call logs and status of on duty personnel through computer aided dispatch (CAD).
• Maintains communication documents and records.
• Maintains on-going contact with personnel responding in an emergency situation and keeps them informed of all incoming pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Maintains work area and equipment in clean and working condition.
• Attendance at training, workshops and seminars as needed for continuing education.
• Performs other duties as required.

Position Requirements:

Experience:  None required.

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent.

• Formal continuing education in public safety communications, criminal justice, fire science, emergency medical services, or related field is preferred, but not required.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record as determined by the employer with reliable transportation.
• Must not have a recent record of suspension or revocation of driver’s license in any state.
• NCIC certified within 6 months of employment.
• APCO PST1 certified within the first year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Working knowledge of 9-1-1 phone system, administrative phone system, Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD), radio console, computers, electronic mapping, county/cities’ geography, NCIC/KCJIS Terminal, Internet, Radio Standards, performance standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), voice recorders/playback, and electronic data processing; working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Skill in operation of job-related equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the RMS and CAD systems.
• Ability to rapidly assess situations through critical thinking, make quick decisions and take appropriate action under normal or stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally in a clear and concise manner, as well as, in writing, during normal or stressful situations.
• Thorough knowledge of communications codes and signals used for emergency dispatching.
• Maintains and exercises discretion and integrity at all times.
• Ability to talk and hear in person and by telephone, as well as two-way radio; ability to see and read reports, printouts, electronic mapping, and data on multi-display computer screens.
• Possesses hand/eye coordination adequate to operate radio controls, computer keyboards, mice, and phone systems.
• Ability to be at their workstation for extended periods of time. No established breaks are provided.  Leaving the building is often restricted or prohibited.   Depending on workload, unscheduled breaks are sometimes restricted.
• Ability to work on different shifts in a 24 x 7 work environment, weekends, federal, state, and religious holidays. Voluntary overtime, as well as mandatory overtime.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, other public safety agencies, county agencies, cities’ departments, local governments, state/federal entities, and the public.
• Ability to have regular and predictable attendance, as well as, arriving for work in time for shift change briefings.
• Ability to be contacted and respond to work in emergency situations.
• Ability to receive job related critiquing and evaluation in a positive manner.   
• Ability to follow chain of command.
• Ability to maintain clear Criminal History and report any arrests.
• Ability to adhere to KCJIS/NCIC Security Standards
• Ability to pass annual III background, DL, and warrant check.
• Must not have felony convictions and disqualifying criminal history in accordance with federal and state security requirements.

Accountability:  Works under the direction and supervision of the Cowley County Emergency Communications Director and CCEC Supervisors.  

Supervision:  None

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: 

• 911 and administrative phone system
• Personal computer
• Emergency services radios
• Electronic voice recorders/playback and related equipment
• Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) program and Record Management System (RMS)
• NCIC/KCJIS Terminal
• Internet
• Copy machine
• EMD guide cards and/or software

Working Conditions:
     The work environment and conditions described here are encountered in performing the essential functions of this position:

• Office atmosphere
• Works with others on a regular basis
• Noise level is generally low
• Temperatures are regulated.  

Physical Requirements:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Must be able to sit or stand at a workstation for extended period of time
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
• May involve walking

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processes 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.

 Abilities:

• 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 and Training:

• 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.
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  • 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
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  • 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

Please e-mail all applications to: adminoffice@cowleycountyks.gov or submit an online application

You can mail or drop off an application to:

Administrative Services Manager
Mary Read

311 E. 9th Winfield Kansas 67156

Cowley County is an equal opportunity employer.