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Employment Opportunites

 
  • Applications are only accepted if there is a current open position.
  • Preliminary application must be completed through Kansas Works, 200 Arco Place, Independence, KS.  Kansas Works forwards application to Human Resource Department.  Human Resources logs in application and forwards a copy to Sheriff Office.
  • Application is reviewed by SO administration and detailed application mailed to applicant.  Background investigation is conducted and references are checked.
  • If background and references are satisfactory, physical agility testing date set and Doctor’s Release and Accident Waiver are mailed to applicant with notification of PT test date.
  • Upon passing of physical agility test, interview is scheduled with interview board. 
  • Hiring decision is made following interview process.

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Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has an immediate opening for a full time Dispatch / Clerk.  Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, be at least twenty one (21) years of age, have a high school education or GED, and have no felony record.  Skills include: good clerical ability with knowledge in typing, computer knowledge, IBM-Windows with a minimum of thirty (30) words per minute typing skills.  Good public relations and communication skills are a must.  Apply at Kansas Works Job Center, 200 Arco Place, Suite 101, Independence Kansas, 67301.  This position offers an excellent benefits package including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.  Retirement benefits through the KPERS program.   Sick leave and Vacation time acrued monthly. 

Effective March 14, 2010

Montgomery County Jail

  • Detention Officer
    • Summary:  Officer works directly with the inmates of the Montgomery County Jail and are responsible for the supervision and care of the inmates.  They are also responsible for the security of the facility, other inmates and staff.  The Detention Officers will also assist with other duties within the Montgomery County Jail.
      • Pay Scale = $10.00 - $10.75
    • Education and Experience:  High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and one to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must posses the ability to use and/or learn to use the departmental computer system before the probationary period ends.
    • Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
      • While performing duties of this job the employee is regularley required to stand, talk or hear, and taste or smell.  The employee frequiently is required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, climb or balance.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to assist in physically controlling unruley inmates.
    • Benefits Package:  This position offers an excellent benefits package including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.  Retirement through the KPERS program.  Sick leave and Vacation time acrued monthly.