Employment Opportunities

Current Openings:

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

Progressive and community oriented small town looking for a full-time police officer. In this small town you have the chance to work diverse assignments from traffic stops to investigations and more. There is a great opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally in this supportive team environment. There is a large focus of community policing where you get to build a relationship with the Carbondale community while keeping them safe.  Certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Police Officer Qualifications/Skills:

  • Decision-making
  • Legal compliance
  • Handles pressure
  • Deals with uncertainty
  • Lifting
  • Physical fitness
  • Judgment
  • Objectivity
  • Dependability and trustworthy
  • Emotional control
  • Integrity

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
  • Must be 21 years old or older.

Starting Pay:  Non-Certified Applicant $18.00 Certified Officers: Pay & Hiring Incentives based on experience. 

Employment application is below. Or pick up an application at City Hall 234 Main St. Carbondale, KS.

Accepting applications until position is filled.  Call 785-836-7377 if you have any questions on the position.

City of Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications will be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

 

PART-TIME CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The Code Enforcement Officer, under the supervision of the Chief of Police, with the assistance of the Municipal Court Clerk, shall be responsible for community beautification and the preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare through the consistent and proactive enforcement of City ode related to tall grass and weed nuisances, inoperable vehicles, and other nuisances (trash/junk/rubbish) located on private property in the City.

Code Enforcement Officer Qualifications/Skills:

  • Decision-making
  • Legal compliance
  • Handles pressure
  • Deals with uncertainty
  • Physical fitness
  • Judgment
  • Objectivity
  • Dependability and trustworthy
  • Emotional control
  • Integrity
  • Ability to be Impartial and Fair. 

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
  • Must be 18 years old or older.

Starting Pay:  $18.00 per hour

Employment application is below. Or pick up an application at City Hall 234 Main St. Carbondale, KS.

Accepting applications until position is filled.  Call 785-836-7377 if you have any questions on the position.

City of Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications will be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.