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COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER

Position: 000000169

Code: 3-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE

Grade: GRADE 25

Group: POLICE

Job Family: COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER

Job Class: REGULAR FULL TIME PD25

Posting Start: 01/13/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $21.63-$30.29


The City of Dodge City is accepting applications for the position of Community Service Officer. This position is responsible for responding to non-criminal or misdemeanor property crime complaints, traffic control, parking enforcement, working minor accidents and enforcing laws and ordinances. Employees may be assigned to additional duties such as assisting motorists, video monitoring, assisting on DUIs and animal control violations.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age (desired intent of this position is a steppingstone into sworn DCPD officer), must possess a high school deg....

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12 WEEK PARK SEASONAL MAINTENANCE

Position: 000000305

Code: 5-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PARKS

Grade: GRADE 5

Group: PARKS

Job Family: PARKS SEASONAL TEMPORARY

Job Class: PART TIME/TEMP PARKS

Posting Start: 08/31/2023

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $15.00


The City of Dodge City is currently hiring for 12-week seasonal workers in the Parks and Facilities Department. Divisions seeking seasonals include: Parks, Forestry, Zoo, Cemetery, Golf and Athletic Field Maintenance.

Range of work for this position would be May/June - August. Work involves a variety of manual labor in the maintenance and care of parks, landscaping, athletic fields, and City buildings. Duties include mowing, trimming, general custodial duties and more.

Range of pay for this position is $15 per hour for 12-week seasonal workers. Applicants must be 18-years ....

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POLICE OFFICER

Code: 6-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: POLICE

Grade: POLICE OFFICER

Group: POLICE

Job Family: POLICE OFFICER

Job Class: POLICE OFFICER

Posting Start: 01/13/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

SALARY RANGE: $26.27-$37.12


Are you looking for an exciting, rewarding and challenging career? Do you want to serve your community? Law enforcement experience is not a requirement for a new recruit! The Dodge City Police Department is looking for committed talent to join our team. Applications are currently being accepted for Police Officer with the City of Dodge City Police Department. A $5,000 hiring bonus will be paid to new recruits provided they agree to and sign a contract which states the employee agrees to remain an employee of the Police Department in good standing for a term of two years. This hiring bonus....

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ANIMAL SHELTER ATTEN

Position: 000000483

Code: 10-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: ANIMAL SHELTER

Grade: GRADE 10

Group: POLICE

Job Family: ANIMAL SHELTER

Job Class: REGULAR FULL TIME PD10

Posting Start: 03/11/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $18.00


JOB SUMMARY
The objective of the Animal Shelter Attendant is to ensure the safety of the public as well
as the proper humane care of animals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are the performance expectations of the City along with examples of how the expectation relates to the position of an Animal Shelter Attendant. This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities and therefore, other duties may be assigned:

On-going Improvement
Job K....

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MAINT WORKER I FORES

Position: 000000277

Code: 12-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PARKS

Grade: GRADE 15

Group: PARKS

Job Class: REGULAR FULL TIME PARKS 15

Posting Start: 03/18/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $18.90


JOB SUMMARY
The objective of the Maintenance Worker I is to enhance the appearance of Dodge City’s park areas by mowing, trash removal, maintaining flower beds and trees, and assisting with park projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are the performance expectations of the City along with examples of how the expectation relates to the position of a Maintenance Worker I. This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities and therefore, other duties may be as....

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TROLLEY DRIVER

Position: 000000402

Code: 15-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: CONV & VISTORS BUREAU

Grade: GRADE 5

Group: CVB

Job Class: PART TIME/TEMP CVB

Posting Start: 01/12/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $18.00-$22.92


The City of Dodge City is accepting applications for a seasonal part-time trolley drive. Applicants must have excellent customer service skills, possess a valid Kansas Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement with a clean driving record before date of hire, or have the ability to obtain upon hire. Drivers must be able to pass a background check and be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. During the summer tourist season, the trolley operates seven days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Starting pay for this position is $18....

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UTILITY WORKER I WAT

Position: 000000409

Code: 15-2

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: WATER

Grade: GRADE 20

Group: PUBLIC WOR

Job Class: REGULAR FULL TIME PW20

Posting Start: 03/18/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.41


JOB SUMMARY
The objective of the Maintenance Worker I is to be responsible for all labor job activities but not limited to repair and maintenance of all water and sewer systems within the City of Dodge City; To ensure a trouble-free water and sewer system; Other duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties described below are indicative of what the Maintenance Worker I may be asked to perform; other duties may be assigned:

On-going Improvement
Job Knowledge & E....

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TRAIN STATION ATTENDANT

Code: 16-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: CONV & VISTORS BUREAU

Grade: GRADE 5

Group: DEPOT

Job Family: CONVENTION VISTORS BUREAU

Job Class: PART TIME/TEMP DEPOT

Posting Start: 01/13/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $11.00


JOB SUMMARY
The objective of the part-time Train Station Attendant at the Amtrak Train Station is to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and to represent Dodge City in a friendly and helpful manner. Hours may fluctuate weekly based on train schedule.

Morning Train – 3:30 AM – 5:00 AM
• Sunday
• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
Evening Train – 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Monday
• Tuesday


Part-Time Temporary employees open the Train Station between 3:30 AM– 5:00 AM and/or 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM daily to greet the arriving a....

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BUS DRIVER - PT I

Position: 000000128

Code: 22-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Grade: GRADE 10

Group: TRANSPORTA

Job Family: TRANSPORTATION

Job Class: REGULART PT 6 HRS TRNS

Posting Start: 01/13/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Salary: $18.00-$25.20


JOB SUMMARY -
*CDL REQUIRED*
The objective of the Bus Driver is to operate up to a 20-passenger wheelchair lift equipped bus or van to transport the public in a safe and timely manner, with excellent customer service, assisting passengers in boarding and debarking; to communicate with dispatcher and passengers to ensure effective service; to maintain cleanliness of vehicle; may operate in an on-demand mode or on a route schedule.

Required to have a Commercial Drivers License with a Passenger Endorsement.

On-going Improvement
Job Knowledge & Effectiveness

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SANITATION DRIVERS

Position: 000000376

Code: 24-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: SANITATION

Grade: GRADE 20

Group: PUBLIC WOR

Job Family: PUBLIC WORKS

Job Class: REGULAR FULL TIME PW20

Posting Start: 01/13/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Salary: $20.41-$28.58


JOB SUMMARY
CDL REQUIRED - The objective of the Driver I is to be responsible for all labor job activities but not limited to, recycling, refuse collections, building and yard maintenance, bailer operation; other activities related to operating and maintaining refuse collection vehicles, reading, and memorizing route maps, customer service, container maintenance, and other duties as assigned.
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