Under supervision, performs duties related to the enforcement of federal, state, and county  laws, protection of life and property, and assisting the public. 

STARTING PAY: $20.85

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Patrols an assigned area within the County to deter illegal activities, to enforce Federal,  State and County laws, to protect individuals and property 
• Responds to complaints, crimes, disturbances, accidents and other related situations;
• Performs missing persons searches; 
• Communicates with other agencies; 
• Performs criminal investigations; 
• Obtains physical and other evidence and statements necessary for reporting facts and  circumstances of incidents, for charging individuals with offenses, and for follow-up  detailed investigations; 
• Appears in court to offer testimony; 
• Meets and confers with attorneys on legal questions; 
• Obtains search warrants and arrest warrants; 
• Makes arrests of individuals as required; 
• May transport prisoners to and from courts and institutions; 
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, records and logs necessary to report daily  activities and specific incidents; 
• May be assigned to serve civil processes and execute warrants; 
• Utilizes a word processor; observes and controls vehicular traffic and enforces traffic  laws; 
• Deals with traffic accident situations; 
• Operates radar and breathalyzer; 
• Provides counseling to families and individuals in disturbance situations, offers  assistance to citizens and visitors including providing directions and calling for vehicular  roadside assistance; 
• Conducts talks with individuals and groups on public safety and law enforcement issues;
• May work at special events representing the Department; 
• Takes in-service training to attain and maintain State certification; 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Working knowledge, or ability to learn, State and Federal statutes and ordinances.
• Working knowledge of first aid and medical procedures and practices.
• Working knowledge of County geography and surrounding areas including roads,  streets, landmarks, buildings and similar features. 
• Some knowledge of the principles and techniques of photography and fingerprinting.
• Ability to learn proper law enforcement principles, procedures and practices.
• Skill in the use of law enforcement vehicles, firearms, breathalyzer, typewriter, related  law enforcement equipment principles and practices of self-defense. 
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and to apply logical thinking in determining  a proper course of action in a minimum of time. 
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform a high level of sustained physical activity. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to interact  effectively with superiors, co-workers, prisoners, and the public. 

Experience & Training: 

Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school or GED;  one year of experience involving public contact is preferred. 

Special Requirements:

Must be certified as a law enforcement officer by the State within one (1) year of appointment;  must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license. 

Applications can be obtained at the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office in the Cowley County  Courthouse, 911 Fuller, Winfield, KS or downloaded.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Cowley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.