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Applications for open positions are accepted at the Kansas Works Office and online at this website. Please note that department heads are required to live within Montgomery County, Kansas within six months of employment. All other City employees are required to live within a 90-mile radius of Independence, Kansas within six months of employment.

Fire/EMS

Firefighter I/MICT (Paramedic)

Posted December 22, 2025 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Basic Function Under supervision, responds to fire alarms and emergency medical calls to protect life and property. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Tests and... Full Description

Mobile Intensive Care Technician/FFI (PARAMEDIC)

Posted June 12, 2024 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Basic Function Under supervision, responds to fire alarms and emergency medical calls to protect life and property. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Tests and... Full Description

Police Department

Patrol Captain

Posted December 19, 2025 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

PATROL CAPTAIN The City of Independence will accept applications online at www.IndependenceKs.gov, or in person at KansasWorks, 317 N. Penn, Independence, KS 67301,... Full Description

Patrol Officer I

Posted July 2, 2025 | Open Until Filled

PATROL OFFICER I The City of Independence will accept applications online at www.IndependenceKs.gov, or in person at KansasWorks, 317 N. Penn, Independence, KS 67301... Full Description

Patrol Officer II

Posted November 12, 2025 | Open Until Filled

Basic Function Under direction, patrols the city in the enforcement of law and order. May also be tasked with providing a safe learning environment and law enforcement... Full Description

Patrol Sergeant

Posted November 12, 2025 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Basic Function Under direction, directs and supervises the law enforcement and crime prevention activities and policies of the city. Essential Duties and... Full Description

Public Works

PSW II - Sanitation CDL (Express)

Posted February 12, 2024 | Open Until Filled

The City of Independence will accept applications at Express Employment, 2009 North Penn Avenue for a PSW II position for work at the Sanitation Department. Alternately,... Full Description

PSW II - Street CDL (Express)

Posted February 12, 2024 | Open Until Filled

The City of Independence will accept applications at Express Employment, 2009 North Penn Avenue for a PSW II position for work at the Street Department. Alternately,... Full Description

PSW II - Water/Sewer CDL (Express)

Posted February 12, 2024 | Open Until Filled

The City of Independence will accept applications at Express Employment, 2009 North Penn Avenue for a PSW II position for work at the Water/Sewer Department. Alternately,... Full Description

Public Service Worker I - Sanitation Department (Express)

Posted February 12, 2024 | Open Until Filled

Express Employment Professionals is accepting applications at 2009 North Penn Avenue for a PSW I position for work at the City of Independence Sanitation Department.... Full Description

Public Service Worker I - Street Department (Express)

Posted February 12, 2024 | Open Until Filled

Express Employment Professionals is accepting applications at 2009 North Penn Avenue for a PSW I position for work at the City of Independence Street Department. Alternately,... Full Description

Public Service Worker I - Water/Sewer Department (Express)

Posted February 12, 2024 | Open Until Filled

Express Employment Professionals is accepting applications at 2009 North Penn Avenue for a PSW I position for work at the City of Independence Water/Sewer Department.... Full Description

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Wastewater Plant Operator I

Posted November 12, 2025 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Basic Function Under direction, on an assigned shift, maintains and operates a water plant and assists in the care and maintenance of plant equipment. ... Full Description

Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee

Posted November 12, 2025 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

Basic Function Under direction, on an assigned shift, maintains and operates sewage treatment plant, and related functions, and performs a variety of skilled tasks in the... Full Description

Water Treatment Plant

Water Plant Operator I

Posted November 12, 2025 | Open Until Filled

Basic Function Under direction, on an assigned shift, maintains and operates a water plant and assists in the care and maintenance of plant equipment. Essential Duties and... Full Description

Water Plant Operator Trainee

Posted November 12, 2025 | Open Until Filled

Basic Function Under direction, on an assigned shift, maintains and operates a water plant and assists in the care and maintenance of plant equipment. Essential Duties and... Full Description