Current Job Openings

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This page contains a list of current job openings with Douglas County, Kansas.

COOK - Job ID: 08-010
Job Description
Douglas County is accepting applications for a cook for the Sheriff's Office. Some kitchen experience is required; experience in institutional or large volume cooking is preferred. Must be able to pass mandated background investigation and comply with shift work, including weekends, holidays, and overtime. Submit application by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, to Personnel Office, 2nd Floor, Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts, Lawrence KS 66044. EOE.
Job Salary/Pay Rate & Benefits
Benefits include health insurance, KPERS retirement, vacation, and sick leave. Beginning salary is $20,945.
Application Deadline
Thursday, 5/15/2008 at 5:00 p.m.

Grounds Maintenance - Job ID: 08-009
Job Description
Douglas County is accepting applications for a temporary part time laborer for mowing and other outside duties at the Douglas County Jail. Must be 16 years old. Submit application by Friday, May 9, 2008 to Personnel Office, 2nd Floor, Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS or apply online at www.douglas-county.com. EOE.
Job Salary/Pay Rate & Benefits
$8.50 hr.
Application Deadline
Friday, 5/9/2008 at 5:00 p.m.

Juvenile Detention Corrections Officers - Job ID: 08-005
Job Description
Douglas County is accepting applications for a 3-month pool (March - May) of candidates for Juvenile Detention Corrections Officers. Candidates must be 21 years old with a valid KS driver’s license or the ability to obtain one. Required qualifications include a minimum of 3 hrs college level related coursework, high school diploma or G.E.D. and basic computer skills. Preference given to applicants with human services exp. Compliance with shift work mandatory. Submit application to Personnel Office, Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS 66044 or application may be made online at www.douglas-county.com. EOE.
Job Salary/Pay Rate & Benefits
Starting salary $14.24 hour with increase at six months, and excellent benefits.
Application Deadline
Friday, 5/30/2008 at 5:00 p.m.

LABORER - Job ID: 08-006
Job Description
Douglas County is accepting applications for a 6-month pool (March - August) of temporary full-time laborers in Public Works for the road maintenance, noxious weed spray, bridge maintenance and Lone Star Lake grounds crews to start work on/about April 7, 2008. Applicants must be 18 yrs. old. First consideration will be given to applications received by Monday, March 17, 2008. Submit applications to Personnel Office, Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS 66044 or apply online at www.douglas-county.com. EOE.
Job Salary/Pay Rate & Benefits
$8.50 to 9.00/hr.
Application Deadline
Friday, 8/29/2008 at 5:00 p.m.

Secretary - Job ID: 08-011
Job Description
Douglas County is accepting applications for a career oriented Secretary in the Sheriff's Office. Selected candidate will work primarily in the records and civil process divisions. Requirements include high school diploma or G.E.D.; excellent data entry skills; knowledge of computer systems, typing and filing; excellent public relations, oral and written communication skills; ability to operate central telephone switchboard and the ability to multitask. Must be able to pass background check and drug testing. Submit application by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008 to Personnel Office, Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts, Lawrence KS 66044 or apply online at www.douglas-county.com. EOE.
Job Salary/Pay Rate & Benefits
Salary is $23,046 with excellent benefits.
Application Deadline
Thursday, 5/15/2008 at 5:00 p.m.

Please Note: To find out how to apply for one or more of these current job openings, please visit the 'Application Procedures' page.