Rooks County Sheriff's Office

09/18/2026

Rooks County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Communication's Officer.
Duties will include but are not limited to: Answering 911 calls, telephones, transmitting vital information to emergency personnel via the radio. Data entry. No experience is required.
Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, nights, weekends and holidays.
Starting wage is $18.00 per hour may vary depending on experience. There is a shift differential for night shift.
Benefits are available including paid Family Health Insurance.
For further information or questions email [email protected]
Applications can be picked up at The Sheriff's Office 803 S Elm, Stockton KS 67669 or visit our website at rookscountysheriff.com
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Rooks County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

09/15/2026

The Rooks County Sheriff's Office is currently taking applications for a full-time Deputy Sheriff. Rooks County is in northwest Kansas. The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the County as well as the City of Stockton. The Sheriff's Office employs 6 full-time deputies, 2 part-time deputies, a lieutenant, Undersheriff, and a Sheriff. The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the County Jail, which was built in 2016. The Sheriff’s Office provides 24/7 911 dispatch for the entire county. The Rooks County Sheriff’s Office is a progressive, proactive Office that has three drones and K-9 Mollie.
What is offered:
• Starting wage and Certification are negotiable.
• Fully paid Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance, for individual or an entire family.
• The county has set longevity raises and usually provides a cost of living increase each year.
• Provides all uniforms and equipment, including outer-vest body armor.
• Provides take home patrol vehicles.
• Provides a department cell phone.
• Pay an additional $1.00 per hour shift differential for those working after 7:00 p.m. till 7:00 a.m.
• We work 12 hour shifts so that every other week the deputy is off Friday through Sunday.
Requirements for the position are: Must be 21 years of age, have a valid Kansas Driver’s License, have no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions, and must possess a High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
Applications will be taken until the position is filled. Please email resume to [email protected] or call the Sheriff's Office at (785)425-6312.
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08/18/2026

Meet K9 Molle!

🌟Heartland Grant Recipient🌟

Meet the newest officer at the Rooks County Sheriff's Department! 🐾 Molle is trained exclusively in detection and tracking. As a single purpose K9, Molle will allow for safer deployments in public settings, including school demonstrations and community outreach events where citizens can observe and interact with her in a controlled, educational environment.

This grant covered cost of the K9, handler certification and all necessary equipment such as leads and training tools. Ultimately, this project helps improve public safety, reduces liability risks, expands community trust through positive engagement, and ensures the continued success and sustainability of the Rooks County Sheriff’s Department K9 program.

05/24/2026

New Senate Bill effecting Registered Offenders!

The State of Kansas has put a new bill into effect for Offender Registration.

SB487 makes some changes to Offender Registration.

This new Senate Bill adds an additional $10 fee to Offender Registrations. This goes into effect on July 1st, 2026.

This is in addition to the current $20 fee for a total of $30. The Sheriff's Office will keep the $20, the additional $10 will be submitted separately to the County Treasurer's Office for transfer to a special technology fund with the State. This fund is intended to allow the KBI to update the Offender Registration software to make our work easier for registrations.

In addition to the new fee, the bill removes the 15 day grace period previously allowed for paying for a registration. Instead of allowing the grace period, we may instead issue an NTA to anyone who fails to pay at the time of registration. If they pay within 20 days of the registration the NTA must then be dismissed.

The $10 fee is only to be charged if the offender resides in our county. We will not charge it if they only work or go to school in our county.

05/11/2026

A ticket is inconvenient. A crash is life changing. Buckle your seat belt every time. Click It or Ticket.

Seat belt campaign focuses on consequences of not wearing a seat belt

Memorial Day marks the beginning of warmer weather, outdoor activities and weekend trips increasing traffic on Kansas roadways. Rooks County Sheriff's Office reminds the public to avoid dangerous consequences and buckle up.

The Rooks County Sheriff's Office joins law enforcement across the country to remind drivers to Click It or Ticket. Drivers can expect to see increased law enforcement presence on local roads during the nationwide safety campaign, which runs from May 17- June 1

04/14/2026

04/12/2026

We appreciate each of you!

03/12/2026