Current Job Openings
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS I - Communications / 911 Department. 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
RECORDS/OFFICE CLERK - County Clerk's Office. 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-Secondary 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
RECEPTIONIST – Attorney’s Office. Duties include answering phones and directing calls appropriately, greeting visitors, handling incoming/outgoing mail, preparing, copying, filing, retrieving and transmitting documents, pleadings, correspondence and memoranda related to the prosecution of cases. One year general secretarial or office experience, computer use required. Prefer experience in law office and Microsoft Office skills. Successful applicant must pass drug screen, physical assessment and criminal background check. Compensation range $17.00 - $21.00/hr depending on qualifications and experience. Full job description: Receptionist for Attorney's Office
DETENTION OFFICER - Sheriff's Office. 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
RECORDS CLERK - Sheriff's Office. Law enforcement isn’t all about the lights and sirens. It takes the commitment of our Records Clerks to make the operation a true successful. Working as a team, our clerks are responsible for inmate files, case maintenance, inmate billing and statistics reporting, civil process and warrant work as well as other duties as assigned. Requires a High School Diploma or GED with one year business training. Data entry and word processing experience a plus. Records Clerk for the Sheriff's Office
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (WIC/MCH) (Full Time) – Health Department. 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
SOCIAL WORKER (Full Time) - Health Department. 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
ISO I - Central Kansas Community Corrections (20th Judicial District) seeking an Intensive Supervision Officer I. Pay range 31.92-$34.20. Requires certification in Level Service Case Management Inventory assessments, preferably has completed KDOC Case Management Basic Training and has completed one year working in case management. Duties include, but not limited to, assessments, supervision plans, maintaining case files, substance abuse testing and court related activities. Excellent skills in communication, timeliness and organization required to be successful in this position. Minimum requirements – bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, social science, criminal justice, or related field, preferred. Experience may be substituted for the required education. Preference given to applicants with corrections/criminal justice or related experience. Must possess valid driver’s license, have no felony convictions, pass drug screen and physical assessment. ISO I
ON-CALL WORKER – 20th Judicial District Juvenile Services. 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 completed applications to:
Email Judith Castro at judith.castro@bartoncounty.org
Mail 1400 Main, Suite 108, Great Bend, Kansas 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.