NEW HIGHER STARTING WAGE:

PATROL DEPUTIES: $18.12/hr

DETENTION DEPUTIES: $17.78/hr

Applicants with backgrounds in law enforcement, corrections, and related fields may start at a higher rate depending on level of background and experience.

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The Ellsworth County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a highly motivated individual for both a Patrol Deputy and a Detention Deputy position. Ellsworth County has a good benefit package, vacation, health insurance, sick leave and competitive wages.  Performanced based annual wage increases.  Cost of living wage increases. Opportunities for promotion and advancement.  All uniforms and equipment are provided.

Applicants are required to be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Kansas driver’s license, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have no prior felony or disqualifying convictions.  A correctional/detention background is prefered but we will train the right person.

Further information and applications may be obtained from the Ellsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 212 N. Kansas, Ellsworth, Kansas 67439 or by phoning (785) 472-4416. Applications can also be downloaded from ellsworthcounty.org

Ellsworth County is an Equal opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Closing date: Until Filled