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Applicants applying for the position of Deputy must pass a written and physical agility examination. Applicants passing both the written and physical agility tests will proceed to a board interview. Once a start date has been determined, a group of applicants will be selected to move forward to the background check and CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analysis).

Applicants selected for a conditional offer of employment will participate in post-offer testing to include a psychological evaluation (which includes a written assessment and Clinical Assessment Interview with a department psychologist) and physical and drug screen.

Applicant must be a resident of Wyandotte County OR willing to relocate within (24) months from the hire date.

How to Apply

External Applicant Careers Portal

Explore Careers at the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS. Internal applicants, please apply via your Workday account.

The Physical Agility Exam will take place on the 3^rd Thursday of each month at the Pierson Park Community Center. The exam begins at 8:30 AM. A voluntary session is available from 8:30 AM–9:00 AM. The voluntary session is highly recommended as applicants will be able to demonstrate the various obstacles of the physical agility.

For written and physical agility components, seating is limited and reserved on a first come, first serve basis. Once you submit your completed application, your space will be reserved for the next scheduled exam. Testing dates and times are subject to change. Complete applications must be submitted no later than the last Wednesday of the month before the scheduled written test.

Please review the Sheriff’s Office grooming standards and disqualifiers below. They are also included in the application packet.

Testing for the position of Deputy will be conducted on a monthly basis. Applicants sitting for the written examination are required to score 70% or above and pass the physical agility within 1:38 seconds in order to proceed in the process. Applicants are required to submit an application along with required documentation prior to the testing deadline to reserve a seat. Seats are limited to (15) per test dates. Confirmation of test location and time will be provided to the applicant at time of application. Failure to attend any portion of the testing will result in disqualification.

Testing dates are subject to change.

The completed application must be returned with the following original documents. *Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

• Birth Certificate: Official State Certified Copy (Age 18 by date of hire)
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED
• DD-214: Long form which specifies type and reason for discharge (If the applicant has prior military service)
• Pre-Employment Questionnaire
• Applicants will be fingerprinted at time application is submitted
• Applicant should return application in person with original documents
  
  

(This information is provided as a courtesy for the applicant and is not intended to be utilized for any other purposes)

How to Apply

External Applicant Careers Portal

Explore Careers at the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS. Internal applicants, please apply via your Workday account.

Applicants applying for the position of Correction Specialist will be required to pass a written examination and physical agility examination. Applicants passing both the written and physical agility tests will proceed to a board interview. Once a start date has been determined, a group of applicants will be selected to move forward to the background check and CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analysis).

Applicants selected for a conditional offer of employment will participate in post-offer testing to include a psychological evaluation (which includes a written assessment and Clinical Assessment Interview with a department psychologist) and physical and drug screen.

Applicant must be a resident of Wyandotte County OR willing to relocate within (12) months from the hire date.

The United Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.

The Physical Agility Exam will take place on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Pierson Park Community Center. The exam begins at 8:30 AM. A voluntary session is available from 8:30 AM–9:00 AM. The voluntary session is highly recommended as applicants will be able to demonstrate the various obstacles of the physical agility.
 
For both written and physical agility components seating is limited and reserved on a first come, first serve basis. Once you submit your completed application your space will be reserved for the next scheduled exam. Testing dates and times are subject to change. Complete applications must be submitted no later than the last Wednesday of the month prior to the scheduled written test.
 
Please review the Sheriff’s Office grooming standards and disqualifiers below. They are also included in the application packet.

Testing for the position of Correctional Specialist will be conducted on a monthly basis. Applicants sitting for the written examination are required to score 70% or above and pass the physical agility within 1:38 seconds in order to proceed in the process. Applicants are required to submit an application along with required documentation prior to the testing deadline to reserve a seat. Seats are limited to (15) per test dates. Confirmation of test location and time will be provided to the applicant at time of application. Failure to attend any portion of the testing will result in disqualification.

Testing dates are subject to change.