Current Job Openings
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY - The Barton County Attorney’s Office has an opening for a full-time position of Assistant County Attorney. Duties include representing the State of Kansas in the prosecution of assigned criminal, juvenile, traffic, child in need of care, and care and treatment cases. Depending on experience, the successful candidate’s primary case assignments may include traffic, juvenile, and some adult criminal cases or may focus only on high-level person felonies. Salary approximately $100,000 plus benefits.
Minimum qualifications include a juris doctorate from an accredited college or university and admission to the Kansas Bar. Membership in the Kansas Bar Association is preferred. July Bar Exam takers are encouraged to apply. Must exercise independent judgement, good organizational decision-making skills. Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and must have the ability to interpret laws, regulations, local codes and legal documents. The position requires that the employee have no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude or dishonesty. Submission to a background check is a requirement of this position. Submit a cover letter, resume and references via email to Casey Hubbard, Office Manager, at chubbard@bartoncounty.net. Position will remain open until filled.
ISO I - This position is responsible for day-to-day supervision of offenders who have been assigned to CKCC by the county. Duties include completing risk/needs assessments, developing supervision plans, maintaining case files, crisis interventions, testifying in court appearances, affidavit and report writing and monitoring offenders for compliance with court and program orders. Requires a bachelor's degree in behavioral science, social science, criminal justice or related field. Successful applicant must pass drug screen and physical assessment. Full Job Description: ISO 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
DISPATCH/SHOP CLERK II - This position is responsible for the timely and efficient operation of the Road & Bridge shop by maintaining time records, service records and reports. Excellent communication skills are required to dispatch Foreman's request and/or equipment to the correct location in a timely manner. Duties include building maintenance and maintaining inventory. High School diploma or GED required, two years of college or technical school preferred. Current Class C driver's license required. Successful applicant must pass drug screen and physical assessment. Full Job Description: Dispatch-Shop Clerk
WIC BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELOR (BFPC)/HEALTHY START HOME VISITOR (Full Time) – This position provides basic breastfeeding information and support to WIC mothers and requires personal breastfeeding experience as well as requires work in the homes of high-risk families. Quality Improvement practices will be embedded in the everyday workload. This position has no supervisory responsibility and exercises technical skill under supervision. This position requires a candidate that has successfully breastfed at least one infant for at least six months. This position reports to the WIC Program Supervisor and/or the Barton County Health Department Director. Successful applicant must pass drug screen and physical assessment. Full Job Description: BFPC - Healthy Start Home Visitor
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I - Barton County Road & Bridge is accepting applications for the position of full-time Equipment Operator I until filled. This position operates construction and maintenance equipment including single-axle and/or heavy-duty tandem-axle trucks. Responsibilities will also include performing manual tasks to carry out functions related to Road and Bridge construction including asphalt operations, repairing fences and guardrails and performing preventative maintenance responsibilities. High School diploma or GED required with 2 years of trade school preferred in road construction or related field. Two years of light to medium construction, maintenance or agricultural equipment operating experience required. Must be able to move 50 pounds frequently and work in extreme outdoor conditions. Full Job Description: Equipment Operator I
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
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
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
DEPUTY - Barton County is accepting applications for a Road Deputy for the Sheriff's Office until the position is filled. The person in this position patrols Barton County, enforcing the law and protecting life and property, ensures compliance with traffic regulates, investigates crime scenes and traffic accident sites. Protects prisoners as needed, investigates and apprehends persons charged by warrant or subpoena, serves civil papers. High School diploma or GED. Must successfully complete the Law Enforcement Training Center within first year of employment and annual re-certification. Prefer one (1) year law enforcement experiences. Deputies work shifts, must have no felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions and a valid Kansas driver's license. The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical assessment. Full job description: Deputy
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.