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Employment Opportunities

Linn County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Firefighter

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Sheriff Deputy

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Sheriff Sergeant, the Deputy Sheriff is a non-exempt position under the FLSA. This position is responsible for general duty law enforcement work in protecting the life, persons, and property of the citizens of Linn County Kansas through the enforcement of laws and resolutions. An employee in this position functions as the initial responding officer on law enforcement calls, conducts investigations and maintains routine patrol activities to accomplish the following objectives: (1) preserve the peace; (2) enforce the law; (3) prevent and detect crime; (4) protect life and property; (5) arrest suspected violators of the law; and (6) provide service to our citizens. This work may occasionally involve hazardous or strenuous tasks, but always involves the exercise of initiative and independent judgment (sometimes, in emergency situations which can endanger life and/or property). Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Sheriff in accordance with established law enforcement practices, standards, and Sheriff’s Office policy/regulations. Supervision is exercised by command officers who provide guidance and who review work through an observation of work activities, as well as through a review of reports, citations and arrests. This employee generally works a twelve-hour shift alone, is called on off duty hours for work, and works different shifts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Patrols county and related areas to preserve law and order while enforcing State and Local Laws.                              
  • Investigates crimes, suspicious conditions and responds to complaints.
  • Arrests persons violating ordinance and statutes when appropriate, including use of physical force to subdue suspects.
  • Checks vacant residences, unattended commercial and industrial buildings.
  • Collects, prepares and preserves evidence.
  • Appears in Court to testify on behalf of the County.
  • Serves warrants, summons and civil papers.
  • Accompanies prisoners to jail or Court.
  • Provides security for routine operations of a courtroom and its personnel.
  • Directs traffic and assists motorists.
  • Enforces traffic statutes and county resolutions.
  • Provides crowd control at public gatherings.
  • Removes road hazards.
  • Prepares written reports on accidents, offenses or when documenting information.
  • Interviews persons having complaints or seeking information; interrogates and interviews witness/criminals.
  • Operates a firearm.
  • Operates a motor vehicle in patrol of the County.
  • Operates Doppler radar.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs first aid and assists fire and ambulance personnel.
  • Assists outside agencies with investigations.
  • Transports prisoners to court, medical appointments and other facilities.
  • Transports juveniles into the custody of Child Protective Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of law enforcement and police science, as practiced in the State of Kansas.
  • Knowledge of state laws and local ordinances which govern the County of Linn.
  • Knowledge of the geography of Linn County.
  • Knowledge of effective forms of oral and written English expression.
  • Knowledge of how and when to apply tact and diplomacy in the day-to-day application of law enforcement responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of cults, gang presence and the drug culture, including signs of their presence and/or influence.
  • Knowledge of how and when to apply “response to resistance” in the enforcement of laws or the   apprehension of criminals.
  • Some knowledge of the concepts and processes of the Kansas criminal justice system, including knowledge of an officer’s role in courtroom proceedings and testimony.
  • Ability to quickly assess situations and to use sound judgment in defusing potentially dangerous human interaction problems.
  • Ability to read and write in standard English and to do basic mathematics.
  • Ability to prepare accurate and informative reports.
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral communications.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and interact with a wide range of individuals and groups in a stable, professional and courteous manner.
  • Ability to learn, understand, interpret and follow Federal, State and local laws and ordinances, court decisions, and departmental rules, regulations, policies practices and procedures.
  • Ability to handle stressful, potentially violent situations and individuals in a firm, professional and deliberative manner.
  • Ability to read and interpret maps.
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks and to demonstrate good physical and psychological fitness ability in the safe and effective use of firearms, motor vehicles and other specialized equipment.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use a computer. Good typing skills are also preferred.

EDUCATION/ OTHER REQUIREMENTS:          

Applicant must possess a valid Kansas Driver’s License and have a satisfactory driving record. Applicant must be capable of receiving certification from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center for a full-time law enforcement officer in the State of Kansas. All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, 21 years or older, at the time of appointment and have the ability to pass a work-related physical proficiency/agility test, a medical/physical examination, a psychological examination and a background investigation. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony, must not have been dishonorably discharged from any branch of the U.S. armed forces or a background that would be disrespectful to the profession of law enforcement or the citizens of Linn County Kansas. Employees must successfully complete a ninety-day probationary training and assessment period from the date of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:                  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat and exposure to human blood and body fluids. Conditions or situations exist in which there is the possibility of danger to life, health, or bodily injury to self and/or others. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; radiation, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position contains an element of risk to personal safety.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:              

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger,               handle, or feel; use hands and arms to reach, push, or pull; climb; talk and hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
  • The employee must be able to lift, pull, bend, or physically restrain a combative or injured suspect weighing 165 lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Run after a fleeing suspect.

Must be able to pass background & Finger Print Check


Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit your application online or to the Clerk’s Office, 315 Main, Mound City, KS 66056. To Include a Resume—Please submit it with your application to the Clerk’s Office.

Equipment Operator

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Road Foreman the Equipment Operator I is a non-exempt position under the FLSA.  This position performs skilled work in operating different types of construction and maintenance equipment.  The employee in this position operates a variety of heavy equipment requiring a great degree of skill in performing a variety of job assignments.  This employee performs tasks related to road and bridge maintenance and construction in Linn County.  The incumbent must have sufficient knowledge and skill to operate various kinds of equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

(None)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Assist in the maintenance of roadway, ditches, cleaning weeds and brush, excavating for new bridge or box culvert, and replacing crossroad and entrance pipes.
  • Operates light and heavy equipment; such as dump truck, agriculture tractors, pneumatic rollers, power broom, backhoe, payloader, skid-steer loader, portable compressor, chainsaws, pole saws, boom mower and pull type mowers
  • Maintenance and care of equipment and minor equipment repair.
  • Spreads gravel, sand, rock, and asphalt
  • Patches road and bridge surfaces using cold or hot mix
  • Transports materials and equipment to job sites as needed.
  • Clears trees and brush from roadways
  • Assist in clearing roads of ice and snow
  • Other related duties as deemed necessary or as required.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

  • Assist in landfill operation if required.
  • Attend training and classes as required.
  • Track and record time and work performed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and up to twelve months’ road construction related experience and/or training.

SAFETY

The Operator adheres to safety work practices.  This includes wearing safety vests, seat belt, hard hats, proper job signage, and safe techniques.  When using equipment such as weed trimmers and chain saws uses proper safety equipment such as hearing protection, chaps, and eye protection.  Attends routine tailgate safety meetings and contributes whenever possible.  Conducts safety inspections on all equipment assigned the incumbent or the District Operation.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Commercial Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and high, precarious places.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Employee is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment work screening as well as a general physical.  Employee is required to report time and request time off through the Time and Attendance Software located on the road shop time clock.   Must record time, material used, and other pertinent facts for the maintenance software system.

Van Driver

SUMMARY

The program is under the of the Public Works Department and direct supervision of the Public Works Office Manager this position performs non- exempt work under the FLSA and provides transportation for Linn County residents from their home or other location in Linn County to medical appointments in the Kansas City metropolitan area, Fort Scott, Paola, and other locations that are necessary to meet the needs of Linn County residents. This involves arranging the route and confirming appointment times with customers and doctors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

(None)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Develops and uses a scheduling system for passenger trips and pick-up time by phone contacts.
  • Must observe all applicable traffic rules and regulations.
  • Prepare reports on daily log sheets. Preform a daily safety pre-check of the vehicle to be used for the tour of duty and record the observations.  Schedule maintenance of vehicle per the manufacturer’s recommended time and keep maintenance.  Fuel vehicle as needed.  Collect rider and write receipts and submit them to the office manager at the end of each week.
  • Prepare monthly KDOT and County ridership reports and turn in to office manager at the end of each month. Wash and clean vehicle weekly, more frequently during winter, Maintain taillights and decals in a visible and compliant state.
  • Inspects the vehicle daily as required by program mandates and submits a monthly vehicle inspection to the Public Works Office Manager.
  • Assist clients into vehicle and doctors’ offices. Vehicle must have all necessary papers: e.g., registration, proof of insurance, accident information.
  • Comply with and enforce seat belt rules. Occasionally perform other duties related to the position as assigned by supervisor.
  • Uses an iPad to schedule and track riders, participant notes, and appointments.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Escort patient into the doctors’ offices. Obtain a wheelchair when needed.

Check that the vehicle has all required safety and emergency equipment on board. Must obtain prior approval from the Project Director on all repairs and purchase of new tires.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and up to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Commercial Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY

  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.

SAFETY

Works in a safe and efficient manner.  Conducts vehicle inspection before operating a vehicle, sizes up the situation before allowing passengers to board, and ensure all participants follow safety rules and guidelines.

Operates the vehicle in a safe a manner following rules of the road, Linn County Guidelines, and state laws.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVRIONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Employee is subject to a pre-employment physical, drug screening and pre-work screening.