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Hiring Process

The Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office accepts applications for all positions at any time.  If the position that you are applying for is closed, you will be notified.

What you can expect after submitting an application for an open position:

  • Submit Application for Employment
  • You will be contacted to schedule an Entry-Level Written Exam
    • Emergency Dispatcher applicants will also take a computer-based Criticall Exam
  • Complete a Personal History Packet and return it as soon as possible
  • You will be contacted to schedule a Board Interview
  • Background Check
  • Upon successful completion of a Background Check you will be contacted to Schedule an Interview with the Sheriff.

The hiring process typically takes 4-6 weeks from submission of application. 

Detention Officers / Deputies: As part of the conditional offer of employment, applicants must successfully pass a physical exam, physical capacity profile test and pre-employment drug screen.

Emergency Dispatchers: As part of the conditional offer of employment, applicants must successfully pass a hearing test and pre-employment drug screen.

*Automatic Disqualifiers*

The Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office will automatically disqualify any individual who at any time:

  • Has been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be constituted as a felony within the State of Kansas or the United States
  • Has been convicted and/or took part in the commission of a Class "A" or "B" misdemeanor within the past five years or been convicted of any crime of a sexual nature
  • Has been convicted of or entered into a diversion agreement for domestic violence crimes
  • Has entered into a diversion program or agreement for any offense that would be considered a felony with the state of Kansas, any other state or the United States or have entered into a diversion program within the last five years for any offense which would be considered a class "A" or "B" misdemeanor in the state of Kansas, any other state or the United States.
  • Has been dishonorably discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Forces
  • Has had his/her state certification as a Law Enforcement Officer denied/revoked or suspended
  • Falsified or lied about any information requested on a questionnaire or application as part of the hiring process
  • Exhibited any conduct or a pattern of conduct that would tend to disrupt, diminish or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession
  • Has visible tattoos on the hands, neck, or face. Tattoos visible cannot be racist, violent, or sexist.   Tattoos must be able to be covered by the uniform and or cover sleeve.

DRUG / ALCOHOL USAGE

  • Has used marijuana within the past three years
  • Has used any other illegal drug within the last five years
  • Has an ongoing pattern of prescription medication dependence/abuse
  • Has an ongoing pattern of alcohol dependence/abuse

DRIVING RECORD

  • Has had a Driving Under the Influence conviction as an adult within the last five years or show a pattern of traffic law violations that indicate disrespect for traffic laws and disregard for public safety.  Has three or more chargeable or at fault accidents within the past five years.  Has had their driver's license suspended or revoked within the past five years
  • Does not possess a valid state driver's license