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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.

Featured Job Opportunities

Mobile Intensive Care Technician/FFI (PARAMEDIC)

Posted December 28, 2022 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

Patrol Officer I

Posted November 21, 2023 | 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

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Park, Zoo & Cemetery

Maintenance 1 -- Cemetery

Posted November 30, 2023 3:30 PM | Open Until Filled

The City of Independence will accept applications at Kansas Works, 317 N. Penn Avenue, Independence, KS 67301, or online at the City’s website, for Maintenance I for... Full Description

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Police Department

Dispatcher/Clerk I

Posted December 28, 2022 8:00 AM | Open Until Filled

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

Patrol Officer I

Posted November 21, 2023 | 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 Sergeant

Posted November 21, 2023 | Open Until Filled

PATROL SERGEANT 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

Police Detective

Posted November 21, 2023 | Open Until Filled

POLICE DETECTIVE 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

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Public Works

PSW II - Medium Machinery Street Department or Water/Sewer Department

Posted December 28, 2022 | Open Until Filled

The City of Independence will accept applications at Kansas Works, 317 N. Penn Avenue, Independence, KS 67301, for a PSW II/Medium Equipment Operator for work at the Street... Full Description

Public Service Worker I - Sanitation Department

Posted March 9, 2023 | 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

Posted March 9, 2023 | 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

Posted March 9, 2023 | 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