Current Job Openings
RECORDS/OFFICE CLERK - Ensures records preservation, retrieval, disposal and acces to Barton County records so they can be certified as legal documents. Prepares for elections by assisting with voter information on registration and advanced voting ballots. Assists public at the counter and answers telephone. Assists/performs accounting of year-end reports, accounting updates, soft-close and year-end closing functions. Post-Seconday education in accounting, business, administrative assistant and three years office experience required. Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office and related applications. Full Job Description: Records/Office Clerk
POLICY REVISION WRITER - The Policy Revision Writer will be responsible for reviewing the current Central Kansas Community Corrections policies in comparison with the Kansas Department of Corrections Standards, applicable State of Kansas Statues and the Barton County Handbook to ensure continuity and accuracy of agency policies and procedures. The position may also write processes for Intensive Supervision Officer tasks as they relate to policy revisions. The individual in this position must exercise initiative and independent judgment with minimal supervision to complete the project within the parameters prescribed. This is a temporary position with no benefits. Requires valid driver's license with no excessive tickets and passing work fit and drug screen. This position will be working remotely 15-20 hours per week not to exceed 400 hours. Full Job Description: Policy Revision Writer
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS I - Barton County is accepting applications for a Communications Officer I for the Communications / 911 Department until the position is filled. Operates dispatch radios, computers, 911 and administrative phone lines, the telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD), and receives and dispatches messages, a portion of which will be of an emergency nature. High School diploma or GED required as well as NCIC certification (within six months of hire) and Emergency Medical Dispatch and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR certifications (within first year of hire). Must work shifts, pass security background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical assessment as well as hold a valid Kansas driver's license. Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply. Full Job Description: Communications Officer I
SOCIAL WORKER (Full Time) -- This full-time position requires a thorough knowledge of social work, and psychology. This position works with the public in many settings, including within the clinic, home visits with clients and outreach to area providers. This person must possess the ability to seek resources for clients as well as serve as a resource for staff to assist clients in need. This person will have a knowledge of the life span with emphasis on preconception, prenatal, postpartum health, and child health. This person must possess interpersonal communication skills including public speaking and writing reports. This position reports to the Barton County Health Dept Director and/or the MCH (Maternal Child Health) Supervisor. This position has no supervisory responsibility and exercises judgment with some supervision. Successful applicant must pass drug screen and physical assessment. Full Job Description: Social Worker
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (WIC/MCH) (Full Time) – This full-time position requires a thorough knowledge in maternal child nursing and this position works with the public in the clinic as well as making home visits. This person provides many services including immunizations; blood pressure, hemoglobin, blood sugar; medical consultations for medical referrals; and other duties as arise. This position may also be called on to apply basic Public Health principles as circumstances are identified that may put people at risk. This position has no supervisory responsibility and exercises judgment with some supervision. Successful applicant must pass drug screen and physical assessment. Full Job Description: WIC MCH Nurse 2024
DETENTION OFFICER - Barton County is accepting applications for a Detention Officer for the Sheriff's Office until the position is filled. The person in this position provides 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. Women are encouraged to apply. Full job description: Detention Officer
ON-CALL WORKER – 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
Click on the Fillable Application on the Quick Links section which is left of the top of the job postings.
or Download an Application form: Application for Employment 2024 -2
Return the completed and signed application to the Human Resources Office -
by email to: Brenda Kaiser - bkaiser@bartoncounty.org
or by mail to: 1400 Main St, Suite 108, Great Bend, KS 67530
For questions please call (620) 793-1800.
All positions are open until filled.
Barton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provides Reasonable Accommodation.