Elk County Kansas Search Home Services Departments Directory Calendar Businesses EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Elk County Government is a great opportunity to serve fellow residents across our beautiful County. Elk County offers a generous benefit package and is an equal opportunity employer. The county does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment due to race, color, gender, religion or disability. Elk County Benefits Offered for Full Time Employees Medical & Prescription Insurance – BCBS Freedom Choice Dental Insurance – Delta Dental Vision Insurance – Vision Care Direct Life Insurance – Advance Life Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS) Paid Holidays & Sick leave Current Opportunities Elk County Deputy The Elk County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Full-time position, 12-hour shift, 3 on 2 off 2 on 3 off work schedule. This position enforces all federal, state, local laws, performs patrol duties, enforces traffic laws, and investigates crimes and accidents. Certified officers will be given preference, however basic academy (KLETC) will be provided. This employee should possess communication skills, public relations, and organizational skills. Benefits including, but not limited to: Health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance; KPERS retirement; paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Deputies are issued: Uniforms, boots, Tasers, body cameras, and take-home vehicle. Starting salary depends on experience. Overtime opportunities available as well. Applications can be picked up and left at the Elk County Sheriff’s office at 100 North Cedar Street, Howard, Kansas 67349, or can be sent by E-Mail by sending a request to Sheriff@elkcountyks.org. Elk County Detention Deputy The Elk County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of DETENTION DEPUTY for the Elk County Detention Facility. This is a full-time, 12-hour shift position. The Elk County Detention Facility is an approximately 18 bed facility located in Howard, KS. In addition to housing inmates, the Elk County Detention Facility also provides inmate housing for surrounding counties. The Detention Deputy is responsible for the daily management of inmates in a direct supervision environment while maintaining safety and security therein. Duties include but are no limited to: Documenting and maintaining records of inmate activities, addressing inmate requests, performing security checks, identifying and responding to safety/security concerns, conflict resolution, & court hearings. Applications can be picked up and left at the Elk County Sheriff’s office at 100 North Cedar Street, Howard, Kansas 67349, or can be sent by E-Mail by sending a request to Sheriff@elkcountyks.org. Registered Nurse The Health Dept. is accepting applications for a full-time RN position. General applications can be printed from this page or contact The Elk County Health Dept. at (620) 374- 2277. Elk County is EOE. Elk County Public Works Elk County Public Works is seeking career minded individuals for full-time employment. Qualified individuals will operate a variety of equipment and perform tasks related to road and bridge maintenance and construction. Such as grading roads, hauling rock, asphalt and sand, installing road signs, and preforming bridge maintenance. The employee in this position will be expected to learn the operation of heavy trucks and equipment. Applications are available online at elkcountyks.org or by calling (620)374-2580. Applicants are subject to drug screen and background check. Full time employment will include insurance and KPERS. Elk County is EOE. Elk County Courthouse 127 N. Pine Howard, KS. 67349 (620) 374-2490 Hours: Mon -Thu 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Closed Fri., Sat. & Sun PRINTABLE JOB APPLICATIONS: General Office Application Public Works Application Terms of Use & Privacy Statement - 5561 Copyright © Elk County Kansas. All Rights Reserved. Website Designed by Jayhawk Software Back to Top