# Jackson County jobs and careers

> 61 open roles at Jackson County as of November 12, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/jackson-county

Jackson County, Missouri is home to unique communities - each with its own personality, government officials and amenities. We are one of 114 counties in Missouri and are comprised of 18 cities and towns, which includes most of Kansas City, MO. The employees of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team sharing a common goal - serving the County's citizens. Jackson County is a great place to work and retire from. With competitive benefits and an employee pension plan, many employees stay with the county for 10+ years. Jackson County Parks + Rec is the third largest county parks system in America. It is home to fantastic beaches and lakes, with the finest public marinas in Missouri. We offer our residents and regional neighbors nearly 22,000 acres of premier outdoor enjoyment for "get-away-from-it-all" weekends and memorable vacations. Jackson County voters adopted a Charter in 1970 that created a new form of County government, one featuring three distinctive branches: the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. Appointed directors lead the various administrative departments - Assessment, Collections, Recorder of Deeds, etc. Jackson County's elected officials include one County Executive, nine County Legislators, the County Prosecutor and the County Sheriff. Voters approved a revised Charter in August of 2010 to provide updates that included the County Ethics Code.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 61 |
| Cities hiring | 4 |
| Average listed base pay (USD/yr) | $54k |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $165k |
| Headquarters | Lee's Summit |
| Website | https://jacksongov.org |

## Where they are hiring

- Kansas City: 36 open roles
- Lee's Summit: 10 open roles
- Independence: 9 open roles
- Grain Valley: 2 open roles

## Newest open roles

- [Seasonal Residential Appraiser](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/2617f6ee-3ad8-4cfb-bc8f-c370659623c2), Kansas City, MO ($104k)
- [Foreman - Park + Rec](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/6ce18004-6492-4aed-8b49-4ba3d869abba), Lee's Summit, MO ($55k)
- [Residential Appraiser](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c009be80-63e1-447e-b9b8-2b273c2a7517), Jackson County Administration Building ($55k)
- [Administrative Assistant I - Collections](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/ea57e8e3-8756-4b12-8d25-ed37f5067695), Kansas City, MO ($43k)
- [Entitlements Technician](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/2e587c0b-d0fa-48ae-861a-163fdb7ea39f), Kansas City, MO ($43k)
- [Assistant Golf Professional](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/ab44eddd-e159-43fa-820b-9cea407ea48d), Kansas City, MO ($52k)
- [Part Time Administrative Assistant I](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/686daa37-487c-4d01-987c-27e896fa5120), Lee's Summit, MO ($43k)
- [Equipment Operator II - Parks + Rec - Longview Park Operations](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c1d7da76-3fc9-4623-99ae-12d690b865a6), Kansas City, MO ($44k)
- [Equipment Operator III - Parks + Rec](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/806e5d36-de66-4a7a-9bf2-e4b896a8e442), Lee's Summit, MO ($46k)
- [Records Representative](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/dfff447c-f106-4172-acd7-67d5214bc525), Independence, MO ($43k)
- [GIS Specialist I - Information Technology](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/ff4c3ef5-32b9-4ed9-b971-355fa4d39c3f), Independence, MO ($44k)
- [Collections Analyst I](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/6873b768-a86b-40ca-a33b-a72336b7963f), Kansas City, MO ($50k)
- [Equipment Operator I - Fred Arbanas Golf Course](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/dfd2161b-f9a0-478b-8bf3-4ba906f32667), Kansas City, MO ($43k)
- [Senior Legal Assistant](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c95bb7d5-4c11-4c17-b268-07cce3bbf43a), Kansas City, MO ($50k)
- [Construction Inspector](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/909334b3-7e1c-4aa9-ac8c-82dda7de41ed), Independence, MO ($52k)
- [Assistant County Counselor](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/6e034a70-2919-4bca-9394-1e71231caffa), Kansas City, MO ($78k)
- [Bankruptcy Specialist](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/77531587-c57c-40fc-a493-3a51f41b6b01), Kansas City, MO ($43k)
- [Child Support Enforcement Specialist](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/44714346-457b-4f1c-a103-90310b6979cd), Kansas City, MO ($48k)
- [Deputy County Counselor](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c806220d-e6ac-4815-920d-3e40cb559510), Kansas City, MO
- [Deputy County Counselor](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/ae0e1b84-9264-4c2c-9289-24cc227aa7b8), Kansas City, MO
- [Network Support Technician](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/1238373a-b344-44b4-8be5-5ef1e130bfe0), Kansas City, MO ($48k)
- [Equipment Operator II - Parks + Rec - Fleming Park Operations](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c27a8c7d-c72d-4b58-a0d6-3b5898968e5c), Lee's Summit, MO ($44k)
- [Ranger Dispatcher](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/6ae4aab5-e33f-4fe4-a2a5-eaf716b069ca), Lee's Summit, MO ($43k)
- [Deputy Sheriff I](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/089fd981-c5bb-4d9d-9b87-d36ab69e27c2), Lee's Summit, MO ($61k)
- [Legal Assistant - Family Support](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/39ff0805-a04a-4ba1-a368-94e2e5f6ff77), Kansas City, MO ($48k)
- All 61 roles: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/jackson-county#jobs

## Leadership

- Frank White Jr., County Executive
- Theresa Garza, Chief Of Staff
- Stephen Arbo, Jackson County Administrator / Manager
- Gary Panethiere, Chief Operating Officer

## Common questions

### Is Jackson County hiring right now?

Yes. Jackson County has 61 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.

### Where is Jackson County hiring?

Jackson County is hiring in 4 cities. The most open roles are in Kansas City (36), Lee's Summit (10) and Independence (9).

### How much does Jackson County pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Jackson County is $54k a year, and the highest is $165k.

### Where is Jackson County headquartered?

Jackson County is headquartered in Lee's Summit.

### Who leads Jackson County?

Frank White Jr., County Executive, is at the top of Jackson County's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Jackson County?

Pick a role on Jackson County's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Jackson County's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.