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Barton County Detention Officer

Barton County
Great Bend, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026

The Barton County Detention Center is seeking women and men dedicated to the safe keeping of prisoners, to include mealtime, activities, and transports to and from court and other facilities. The Sheriff prefers one (1) year law enforcement experience. You’ll work shifts and must have no felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions and a valid Kansas driver's license.

All County positions require a minimum of a High School diploma or GED with the ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical assessment. Starting pay is$17.00 per hour. Barton County offers paid leave time; health, dental and vision insurance; KPERS retirement and more. Application and job description available at www.bartoncounty.org->Employment Opportunities, or at Barton County Court House, Administrator's Office, 1400 Main St -Suite 108, Great Bend, KS.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 457(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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