Job Application Process
Applying For a Job Is Exciting!
We want to help you through each step and make sure you have a great experience.
To get started, follow the five steps below using a desktop or laptop computer.
Application Process
Visit the Jobs Open to the Public Page
- Select the Job Title to review the job details.
- When you find a position you would like to apply for, click the Apply button.
- Enter your email address.
- If you are a returning user, you will be prompted to enter your password. Your previously entered profile information will automatically populate.
- If you are a first-time user, you will be directed to the Candidate Profile Page. Enter your personal information and create your Login and Password.
- You may choose to upload a Resume OR complete the Education and Work Experience fields. You are not required to do both. Please ensure ALL related work experience is included in the information you provide.
- Add optional, job-related attachments such a cover letter, professional reference information, certifications, etc. in the Attachments section at the bottom of your profile page.
- Once you have completed all the required fields, click Submit Profile.
- Answer the person-specific Candidate Questions for the job..
- Click Submit to continue.
- You may provide optional information related to gender and race which will be used solely for statistical purposes to comply with federal regulations related to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action requirements. This step is entirely voluntary and no information you provide will be share with the hiring manager or team.
- Click Submit to continue.
- Provide responses to any Job Specific Screening Questions included with the job posting.
- Click Submit to continue.
- Review the information included in the Certification & Authorization Form.
- Click the check box next to the word "Signature" to acknowledge the information.
- Click Submit to submit your application.
Frequent Application Questions
- Login to your account.
- Select your Dashboard link.
- View the Past Job Submittals section.
- The application status is displayed next to each job title for which you have applied.
- The status column will update as the hiring manager reviews and processes your application.
- Communication related to the position status will be emailed to you periodically throughout the process.
- Enter the email address associated with your account and click Continue.
- If the email address is recognized as a returning user, you will be prompted for your password.
- Choose Reset your Password and click Send Email.
- You will receive an email containing a link to reset your password. Click on the link and follow the prompts to enter a new password.
Yes, an email address is required to apply for a position and create an account. The majority of the communication during the application and hiring process is via email. If you do not have an email account, Gmail, Yahoo and various other service providers offer free accounts.
- Log into your account.
- Select your Dashboard link.
- Click on Update Your Profile.
- Make your updates and select Update Profile.
- Login to your account.
- Select your Dashboard link.
- Click on Update Your Profile.
- Make your changes and select Update Profile.
It depends on how many hours per week the position is regularly scheduled. Please see our Benefits page for a more detailed breakdown of the benefits available by job status.
Free internet access is available in any metro area library or the Human Resources office.
- Please visit the Johnson County Library website for locations and hours of operations.
- The Human Resources office is located at 111 S. Cherry Street, Suite 2600, Olathe, KS 66061 and is open for application assistance Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Unfortunately, no, we do not accept applications after the position has been closed. Please continue to monitor our careers page for new postings that may be of interest to you.
Unfortunately, no, we only accept applications for current position openings, and do not review unsolicited applications. To set up an e-mail alert to notify you when a position is posted that may interest you, an Email Alert can be created from your account.
No, it is up to you to determine for which jobs you wish to apply.
Yes, but you must submit an application for each position for which you want to apply.
Veterans who have been honorably discharged from the military may apply for Veteran’s Preference for all Civil Service positions. Civil Service positions include all sworn law enforcement jobs within the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.
Our online application system works best in Microsoft Edge, however it does supports all the major internet browsers (Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari). If you are experiencing issues, you may want to try another browser. Make sure you have the latest version of the browser you are using. If you continue to have issues, you may contact us by using the Get In Touch link in the side panel.
- Login to your account.
- Select your Dashboard link.
- Under the Past Job Submittals section, choose the job title for the position you wish to withdrawal your application.
- Click the Withdrawal button.
- Enter the reason for withdrawing your application, then click Confirm Withdrawal.