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The City of Colby is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
FIREFIGHTER I WANTED
The Colby Fire Department is currently seeking applications for the position of Firefighter I. Under supervision of the Fire Chief or other assigned supervisor, this position responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and property; drives and operates pumping engines, aerial ladder trucks, other fire protection equipment, and all emergency equipment; assists in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment; responds to major emergency calls while off-duty; attends scheduled drills and classes relating to firefighting techniques. This position does entail shift work. Applicants must have a valid Class B driver=s license. The City of Colby is an equal opportunity employer and provides employees with an excellent benefit package. Starting salary depends on qualifications. An application form can be obtained from the link below or from the office of the City Manager, 585 N. Franklin, Colby, Kansas 67701 (785-460-4410). Application review to begin upon receipt of application. Applications accepted through February 7, 2020. Position open until filled. EOE.
POLICE OFFICER I OR II
The Colby Police Department is currently seeking applications for the position of Police Officer I or II. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, twenty-one (21) years of age, and meet the Department standards in the following categories: background investigation; written, oral, psychological and physical agility testing. The City of Colby is an equal opportunity employer and provides employees with an optional health and life insurance package, sick leave, vacation, KPERS retirement benefits, overtime provisions, uniforms and equipment (cleaning supplied). Starting salary will depend on qualifications. Starting salary with no experience or certification is $15.40/ hour. Police officers work rotating 12-hour shifts, to include nights and weekends. Officers do have every other three-day weekend off. An application form can be obtained from the link below or from the Colby Police Department, 360 N. Franklin Ave., Colby, Kansas 67701. (Phone: 785-460-4460). Applications accepted until position filled.
The application may be downloaded from the following link:
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