2 jobs found in Topeka

Founded in 1855, Johnson County is one of the nation’s premier counties, providing comprehensive services to its citizens in its role as a leading organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Johnson County community is nestled in the southwestern quadrant of the Kansas City metropolitan area (combined population of 2 million), along the Kansas/Missouri border, and exhibits all the hallmarks of a great, largely suburban community: a thriving and growing business sector; nationally recognized public schools; first-class cultural and recreational amenities; and distinctive and welcoming neighborhoods. The largest county in Kansas, Johnson County is a growing and diverse community of about 629,000 residents. The county consists of several larger suburbs, including Olathe, the county seat, and Overland Park, the second most populous city in the Kansas City Metropolitan area.  Johnson County operates under the commission-manager form of government with a 7-member elected...

The City of Topeka is seeking a dedicated and visionary Police Chief to lead its police department into a future marked by innovation, community engagement, and unwavering integrity. Ideally situated along the Kansas River, Topeka is the capital of Kansas, covering 61.45 square miles, and is located along I-70, approximately 60 miles from Kansas City. The City is home to nearly 125,500 residents and is part of a metro area comprising the counties of Shawnee, Jackson, Jefferson, Wabaunsee, and Osage. Topeka is the fifth largest city in Kansas, behind Wichita, Overland Park, Olathe, and Kansas City, and is the seat of Shawnee County. Residents of Topeka enjoy a high quality of life, exceptional services and amenities.  The City operates under a council-manager form of government and is governed by a mayor — elected at large — and nine council members elected from districts, each serving four-year terms with no term limits. With a team of 373 public servants and an...