Undersheriff, Morton County Sheriff's Office

Kansas Peace Officers Association; Kansas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton County Sheriff''s Office seeks an Undersheriff to assist in administration of the department. This high-visibility leadership role requires strong ethical character, critical incident command abilities, and a proven record in law enforcement.

The Sheriff is completing the term, and the Undersheriff will be prepared to progress toward an elected Sheriff career. Duties include patrol, investigations, and enforcement of laws; qualifications include U.S.

Qualifications

• No felony or misdemeanor crimes or integrity issues.
• U.S. citizen, 21+ years old.
• Pass pre-employment background, drug test, and psychological evaluation.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED and valid driver''s license.
• Current KLETC certification or ability to pass within first year; reciprocity eligible.
• Knowledge of Kansas statutes; experience in law enforcement supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration of the Sheriff''s Office and advance department goals.
• Lead with strong ethics and handle critical incident command.
• Oversee patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, and civil/criminal proceedings.
• Foster positive relationships with the community and stakeholders.
• Ensure readiness for KLETC training within first year or reciprocity.

Skills

Leadership experience

Ethical judgment

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

KLETC certification or first-year eligible

Job description

• Undersheriff, Morton County Sheriff's Office

Undersheriff, Morton County Sheriff's Office

Morton County is seeking an Undersheriff to assist in administration of the department. This person will support the department goals and vision set by the Sheriff.

The current Sheriff was appointed by the governor to finish the current term following a vacancy of office earlier this year. The current Sheriff will not serve past this term. For the right candidate this is an opportunity to earn the confidence of the community and advance into an elected Sheriff career.

This is a high-visibility leadership role that requires strong ethical character, critical incident command abilities and a proven record in law enforcement. This is not an entry level position.

All sworn positions of the department, including Undersheriff, provide traditional uniformed patrol, traffic enforcement, accident response and investigation, civil and criminal proceedings, criminal investigation, and enforcement of federal, state, and local laws.

Morton County is a rural economy driven primarily by agriculture, with traditional rural/ag based community values. The candidate should have the ability to lead by genuine ethical and moral behaviors, while forming and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships within the community.

Sheriff 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.

Qualifications:

No Felony or misdemeanor disqualifying crimes, or crimes of integrity.

Must be a U.S. citizen 21 years of age

Pass a pre-employment background investigation and interview, able to pass a drug test, and psychological evaluation

Possess a high school diploma or GED, & valid driver's license

Current KLETC certification or the ability to pass KLETC training within first year of employment or be eligible for reciprocity

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and application of Kansas statutes.

Law Enforcement supervisory and leadership experience

Pay and benefits:

This is a salaried position of $59,280 per yr.

The positions will remain posted until filled.

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