County Jobs

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