DGSO Open Positions
Current Job openings include:
Corrections Officer
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (KS)
Douglas County, Kansas is accepting applications for a 3-month hiring pool (May 2026 – August 2026) for candidates seeking a career-oriented position as a Corrections Officer.
Next Hiring Start Date (Estimated): September 2026
Successful applicants will work at the Douglas County Correctional Facility, a 186-bed direct supervision facility for adults.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older with a High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license, free from restrictions
- Proficiency in written and oral English communication
- Basic word processing and computer skills
- Must be free of:
- Felony convictions
- Crimes of dishonesty (e.g., forgery, perjury, false reporting)
- Theft convictions within the last 12 months
- Must pass:
- Background check
- Written test
- Physical fitness exam
- Drug test
- Polygraph examination
- Shift work is mandatory
Douglas County is committed to eliminating racial inequities. Successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Salary:
$28.86 – $43.28 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
$28.86 – $43.28 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Benefits Include:
- 4.5 hours vacation leave and 4.75 hours sick leave accrued each pay period (bi-weekly)
- Accrual increases after every five years of service
- 8 hours of personal leave annually
- 9 holidays (10 paid days per year), with holiday pay at double-time-and-a-half if worked
- Uniforms and equipment provided (excluding footwear)
- Free on-site gym, track, and obstacle course
- Dry cleaning services provided
- Health insurance effective the first of the month following start date
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
- Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Two approved VA / GI Bill education benefit programs
- On-site VA Coordinator
- Discounted fitness memberships and additional voluntary benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.
Application Deadline:
August 5, 2026 (or until positions are filled)
August 5, 2026 (or until positions are filled)
** After completing one (1) year of service as a Corrections Officer, employees become eligible to apply for a Deputy Sheriff position within the agency. **