Jackson County is hiring

Published on August 11, 2026

Jackson County is currently hiring to fill nearly 70 open positions.

From assistant prosecuting attorney to park ranger to administrative assistant the county has jobs open for a wide variety of professions and interests.

Of the county’s 18 departments, 16 have openings. The Parks + Rec Department has the largest number of openings with 24, most of which are seasonal workers, but also several full-time operations and ranger positions. Corrections Department has 10 openings, Public Works 6 and Collections 5.

To help fill the open positions, the county will be holding a Career Fair September 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Jackson County Parks Ranger Rec Building, 3310 Rennau Drive, Lee’s Summit, MO.

The associates of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team, sharing a common goal - serving the citizens of Jackson County. Jackson County is a wonderful place to work. We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave and a pension plan.

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