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Karnes County Job Openings 

           

NOW HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS

    • Assistant Public Defender

       

      Location:        Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, and Wilson Counties

      Please submit resume and cover letter via email to Chief Public Defender Becky James at: bjames@co.atascosa.tx.us

      or you mail it to:

      Chief Public Defender

      1501 Campbell Ave

      Jourdanton, TX 78026

       

      Open until filled.

       

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  • Karnes County EMS wants YOU to join our team of talented, dedicated, professional clinicians TODAY!

     

    Job Type: Full Time

    Pay: $55,542.54 Annually

     

    Click here for the full job description.

    For more information or to apply, please visit the EMS Careers webpage.

    You may also contact Derek Lappe at (830) 583-9732 or derek.lappe@co.karnes.tx.us.

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  • The Karnes County Sheriff Department is hiring for a full-time maintenance position that will be responsible for the maintaining and daily repairs of the Sheriff Department offices and Karnes County Jail.

    Duties/Responsibilities

    • Responsible for fixing, repairing and building any items that are needed to run the Karnes County Sheriff department offices and Karnes County Jail
    • Responsible for outside grounds to include mowing, edging and maintaining plants
    • Order and maintain adequate supplies for the jail
    • Maintain all paperwork associated with maintaining the facilities
    • Utilize available inmate labor required to keep the facilities in good condition

    Physical Demands / Working Conditions

    • Frequent standing
    • Frequent walking
    • Frequent heavy work
    • Constant eye/hand coordination
    • Occasional lifting or carrying

    Requirements

    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Basic reading skills
    • Report writing skills
    • Interpersonal skills
    • At least 6 months experience
    • Pre-employment drug screening and background check
    • Preferred TCOLE jailers license

     

    Please complete the Karnes County Employment Application OR call the Sheriff Office at 830-780-3934, option 0. Completed application can be emailed to robert.ebrom@co.karnes.tx.us.

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  • The Karnes County Sheriff Department is hiring for a full-time LVN position that will be responsible for the daily medical needs for all the inmates incarcerated in the Karnes County Jail.

    Salary:   $55,105

    Uniforms:   $1,200

    Duties/Responsibilities

    • Responsible for the daily monitoring and checking of inmates medical conditions
    • Relaying information to the doctor under contract with Karnes County
    • Responsible for the medical records for each inmate and the proper documentation of records
    • Responsible for all inmate medications dispensed or maintained
    • Responsible for the security of all medications
    • Provide guidance, instruction and direction to co-workers
    • Schedule, assign and/or coordinate work of others
    • Develop work procedures and training for others

    Physical Demands / Working Conditions

    • Frequent standing
    • Frequent walking
    • Frequent heavy work
    • Frequent sitting
    • Constant eye/hand coordination
    • Occasional lifting or carrying

    Requirements

    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Bachelor's degree
    • LVN License or higher
    • Report writing skills
    • Strong Interpersonal skills
    • Patient records skills
    • Medication skills
    • 5-7 years of experience (preferred)
    • Pre-employment drug screening and background check
     

     

    Please complete the Karnes County Employment Application OR call the Sheriff Office at 830-780-3934, option 0. Completed application can be emailed to robert.ebrom@co.karnes.tx.us.

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