Employment Opportunites

  • Applications are only accepted if there is a current open position.
  • Preliminary application must be completed through Kansas Works, 200 Arco Place, Independence, KS. Kansas Works forwards application to Human Resource Department. Human Resources logs in application and forwards a copy to Sheriff Office.
  • Application is reviewed by SO administration and detailed application mailed to applicant. Background investigation is conducted and references are checked.
  • If background and references are satisfactory, physical agility testing date set and Doctor’s Release and Accident Waiver are mailed to applicant with notification of PT test date.
  • Upon passing of physical agility test, interview is scheduled with interview board.
  • Hiring decision is made following interview process.