Employment

THE LEAVENWORTH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS HIRING FOR THE POSITIONS OF EMERGENCY DISPATCHER, DETENTION OFFICER, AND CERTIFIED LATERAL PATROL DEPUTY.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION

*See Automatic Disqualifiers under Hiring Process before submitting an application*

At the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to building and maintaining a highly engaged workforce.  Among the benefits of a career with the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office is the opportunity to grow professionally in a forward-thinking environment fostering teamwork with a focus on public service.  To apply to become a member of our team click here.

Leavenworth County is an amazing place to work. We offer competitive pay, and an excellent benefits package, which includes:

Vacation Leave: 13 days per year; increasing after five years of service and at other intervals thereafter

Sick Leave: 13 days per year

Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year (includes one "personal" holiday)

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate. 

Health Insurance Opt-Out Incentive: Already have health insurance?  Employees with alternate health insurance coverage will receive the county monthly contribution. 

Aetna Ancillary Plans:  Accident, Hospitalization, and Critical Illness  plans available

Flexible Spending Accounts:  Health Care and Dependent Care plans available

Life Insurance:  County-paid insurance valued at 1.5x the annual  salary; County-paid insurance valued at $15,000; additional life  insurance for self and/or dependents is optional at a reasonable employee cost

Retirement:  Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (K.P.E.R.S. for civilian employees and K.P.&F. for sworn law enforcement employees)

457 Deferred Compensation Plan Option:  KPERS 457

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability Plan

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5000.00 per year after the first year of service

College Incentive Pay Increase

Employee Recruitment Stipend

Employee Assistance Program:  Up to 3 sessions available per  situation at no cost to employee

Longevity Bonuses

Additional Training Officer Pay

Annual Leave Sell Back Program

Uniform Allowance: $260.00 per year

  **Opportunity for Advancement**