Deputy Sheriff, Morton County Sheriff's Office

Kansas Peace Officers Association; Kansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay depends on qualifications

Job summary

The Morton County Sheriff's Office is seeking two Deputy Sheriff positions in the southwest corner of Kansas. The role covers uniformed patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, and jail operations, with an emphasis on community-focused service.

Eligible applicants must meet basic qualifications and be prepared for day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts across a large rural area including the Cimarron National Grasslands.

Qualifications

• No Felony or disqualifying convictions.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation and interview, drug test, pre-employment physical and psychological evaluation.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Preferred: Kansas Law Enforcement Officer certificate or eligible for Kansas reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Traditional uniformed patrol, traffic enforcement, accident response and investigation, civil and criminal proceedings, VIN inspection, jail operations, criminal investigation, and enforcement of all state and local laws.
• Officers provide patrol and first line law enforcement response on the Cimarron National Grasslands.

Skills

Patrol

Traffic enforcement

Investigation

Community policing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Deputy Sheriff, Morton County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Sheriff, Morton County Sheriff's Office

The Morton County Sheriff's Office, in the Southwest corner of Kansas, is taking applications to fill two (2) vacant Deputy Sheriff positions. We seek proactive and dedicated career minded officers who can provide consistent law enforcement in a community where most residents know one another by first name.

The deputy role requires traditional uniformed patrol, traffic enforcement, accident response and investigation, civil and criminal proceedings, VIN inspection, jail operations, criminal investigation, and enforcement of all state, and local laws. Deputies must have high integrity and work ethic, be community focused, with dedication to the team effort.

Officers also provide patrol and first line law enforcement response upon the 108,000 acres of Cimarron National Grasslands , managed by the National Park Service.

Minimum Qualifications:

No Felony or disqualifying convictions

Must be a U.S. citizen

Must be at least 21 years of age

Pass a pre-employment background investigation and interview, drug test, pre-employment physical and psychological evaluation

Possess a high school diploma or GED

Possess a valid driver's license

Must be willing to work days, nights, weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

Current Kansas Law Enforcement Officer certificate or eligible for Kansas reciprocity.

Pay and benefits:

23.50 hr. uncertified / 25.50 hr. certified with minimal experience. Pay is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

The positions will remain posted until filled.

The Morton County Sheriff's Office is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.