Career Opportunities

Sedgwick County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

I am 18 or older		I am 21 or older
I can legally work in the U.S. (US Citizenship is not required)		I am a US Citizen
I am a high school graduate, have a GED or equivalent		I am a high school graduate, have a GED or equivalent
I live within 45 minutes of the county courthouse		I live within 45 minutes of the County Courthouse
I am willing to submit to records check/fingerprinting		I am willing to submit to records check/fingerprinting
No DL required		I have a valid drivers license, or will have one within 30 days of hire
I can pass a written test, a physical agility test, a polygraph exam, and a psychological exam		I can pass a written test, a physical agility test, a polygraph exam, and a psychological exam

Paid Vacation		Paid Sick Leave
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life)		Flexible Heath Spending Benefits
KPERS or KP&F Retirement		Wellness Program
Peer Support Group		Department Therapist
24 Hour Gym Access		Sheriff Benefit Fund

-The Hiring Process -

Complete your application.
One of our Deputies will reach out to you soon.
You'll get your written and physical agility testing scheduled and come in for your first contact interview.
Your file will be started and your background check will begin.
You're almost done- next are Oral Boards, a polygraph test, and a final interview at home*.
- *Final interviews may be done at the academy due to a rise in COVID cases.
It's time for your Command Staff Interview.
Once you get your Conditional Job Offer - You'll be scheduled for your drug test and psychological exam. You will need to get a basic sports physical as well, on your own.
Now that this is over, one of our Deputies will call you with your academy start date and you are on your way to starting your new career with us! Congratulations!