You only need to purchase black undershirts and black boots.  Your uniforms and all other necessary duty gear such as, firearm, uniforms, vest, etc. will be provided for you.

No.  You will be paid your same salary while you attend academy training.

No.  We utilize a seniority-based bid system.  However, you will bid for your building (we have two), days off and shift preferences so will have many options available. 

Here is a video of our test.

Everyone starts their career in detention.  After your probationary period (one year) and becoming academy certified, you are able to begin putting in for divisional transfers such as patrol, civil, court security, etc.  Each division has their own competitive process that may consist of an interview, scenarios, geographical testing, radio procedures and/or a separate physical fitness standard.  

Yes! We ask that you have already submitted an application due to staffing and scheduling within the Patrol Division.  Please let your background investigator know of your request, or contact our Personnel Division at 913-715-5526.

Our County benefits can be found HERE! While most of our buildings have fitness equipment in them for employees to utilize, we also have additional wellness options that allow employees to get discounted, if not free, gym memberships.  There is also a wellness incentive that allows employees to reduce the cost of their medical insurance. 

We value the experience that both can bring to your career as a deputy or CS, however, unfortunately we do not currently accept military or corrections experience towards pay step increases.  

The numerous details within the PHQ allow us to dive deep into many parts of the candidate's life in order to determine if they are qualified to work within a law enforcement agency.  As an employee with the JCSO we have access to very sensitive personal information through the criminal justice systems and are held to a higher standard due to our authority.  Therefore, we must assess each applicant based off many different aspects in order uphold the integrity of our profession.

Nope, your life experience could bring such value to our agency!  As long as you can pass the physical agility test (deputy) and the medical screening, then you are welcome to apply.

Starting your career in detention will allow you to enhance your skills as a law enforcement officer, while learning the intricacies of this profession, and provide you additional opportunities towards the longevity of your career.   

The JCSO does not have corrections officers as most Sheriff's Office's do.  In Kansas Corrections officers can be hired at 18 years of age, however you must be 21 years of age before you are allowed to become a deputy.   Our Sheriff has a philosophy of being able to mobilize numerous staff members at any given time in order to support the needs of our community, neighboring communities and assist other law enforcement agencies.