County Jobs

Sheriff Deputy (Part- Time)

Salary starting at $18.88/hr

Position Summary:  The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for Part-time Sheriff’s Deputy/Court Room Security. Part-time Deputies provide security for the three District Courts located in Arkansas City and Winfield. Part-time deputies may also be called upon to volunteer for additional functions within the Sheriff’s Office.

After the testing and selection process has been completed, qualified applicants must attend and pass the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center’s two-week part-time certification program as well as complete field training within the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office. All required equipment is provided.

If you want a rewarding way to serve your community, volunteer your time and become part of a respected organization, this job is for you.

Minimum Qualifications:

• applicant be at least 21 years of age
• valid driver’s license
• no felony or domestic violence convictions 
• high school diploma, with college preferred.

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

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Cowley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Risk Management Specialist

Position Summary:

The Risk Management Officer for Cowley County is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing risks to minimize the County's exposure to financial loss, legal liability, property damage, and personnel injury. In conjunction with the Human Resource Coordinator and the County Administrator, the officer will implement policies and strategies to mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. 

Key Responsibilities

Risk Identification & Assessment:

• Develop, implement and maintain a county-wide risk management program
• Identify potential risks related to operations, public safety, insurance, contracts and employee safety
• Conduct regular risk assessments to determine vulnerability to financial, operational and reputational risks

Risk Mitigation:

• Create and execute strategies to minimize risks to Cowley County's resources
• Develop emergency preparedness plans, safety programs and business continuity plans
• Coordinate with department heads to implement corrective actions and safety improvements
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies

Insurance & Claims Management:

• Manage the County's insurance portfolio, including liability, property and worker's compensation policies
• Coordinate insurance claims, investigate incidents and work with legal counsel or insurers to resolve issues
• Evaluate and recommend changes in insurance policies to ensure appropriate coverage for the County's assets

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure that the County adheres to all relevant federal, state and local regulations regarding risk management, safety and insurance
• Develop and maintain safety policies in compliance with OSHA, ADA and other regulatory standards
• Train County employees on risk management and safety procedures

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare and present regular reports to the County Administrator on risk exposure and risk mitigation strategies
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all risk management processes, including audits, assessments and incident reports

Collaboration & Training:

• Collaborate with County departments and external agencies to address and resolve risk-related issues
• Provide ongoing risk management and safety training to County employees
• Serve as a liaison between the County and other relevant stakeholders

Incident Response:

• Lead investigations and provide recommendations on incident reports involving County employees or property
• Assist in disaster recovery and emergency management efforts by ensuring all departments have updated risk response plans
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field
• Professional certification in risk management (e.g., Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM)) preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in risk management, insurance administration or related field, preferably in the public sector
• Experience in developing and implementing risk management strategies

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with risk assessment tools and software
• Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively with different departments

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel between County departments and facilities as needed
• Ability to occasionally lift materials and equipment up to 50 pounds

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based with periodic fieldwork required to inspect County facilities or attend external meetings
• Flexibility to attend emergency meetings or respond to incidents as necessary

Application Instructions:

Please e-mail all applications to adminoffice@cowleycountyks.gov

You can mail or drop off an application to:

Human Resources Coordinator

Ryan Van Fleet

311 E. 9th Winfield

 Kansas 67156

Cowley County is an equal opportunity employer