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Johnson County, Kansas

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This place makes the Titanic looks safe! - Anonymous employee Johnson County, Kansas Employee Review

1.0
Feb 22, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I am having a hard time trying to figure out what PRO to say about this place? Reduced benefits, reduced pay and an expectation to do more with less?

Cons

Oh where to begin! Like the title says, you'd be safer on the Titanic than going to work for JoCo.gov any day! They are consolidating left and right which means you better pray that when one department gobbles up yours that you are left with a job. Let's not even talk about tax payer waste either. Over the years I have seen departments order items that rarely if ever get used or if they are used are they ever necessary? For instance, the Door Card swipe at the employee bathroom for the Jo Bus Stop. Seriously? Whose idea was that?? Laziness comes to mind. Why not change the darn locks when someone leaves instead of implementing a very expensive technology solution that will ultimately cost tax payers money. Oh wait, no it won't. The commissioners will not raise taxes, they'll just CUT JOBS or Benefits or BOTH! This place like I said is worse than the Titanic!

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5.0
Mar 14, 2026
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Pros

- Excellent benefits - Stable employment in the public sector - Supportive staff and management - Work from home for some roles - Diverse workplace - The county manages many different things, and there are a lot of opportunities to learn across many different areas

Cons

- Some older technology can be frustrating to use

3.0
Jul 22, 2026
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Pros

The benefits are very good and it can be meaningful work.

Cons

There are often high caseloads and leadership can be very mistrusting of employees with little accountability. Some supervisors are appropriate with employees and focused on helping their team do good work. Other supervisors are highly emotional and create unnecessary stress for their employees due to contributing to this culture of mistrust and micromanagement. There was a constant concern of supervisors searching for persons “gossiping” that led to secrecy, employees turning on one another, and took time away from important work serving the community. Career opportunities are limited by what supervisor you work for.

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