Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Topeka! Our commitment to diversity and providing a quality workplace has marked us as a top employer in the Topeka/Shawnee County community. The following is information about our employment opportunities, application process including our online employment application, and benefit information.
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General Employment Information
All new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment health assessment and/or a drug screening as well as a criminal background check. Criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify you from employment, but will be considered in relation to the position you are seeking.
With the exception of temporary or seasonal employment, City Code requires that all new employee's reside within Shawnee County. At the time of employment they need not be residents of the county, but shall establish residency in Shawnee County within (6) months after the successful completion of the initial probationary period.
Equal Opportunity
It is the policy of the City of Topeka to provide equal opportunity in employment to all persons. This policy prohibits discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, sex, disability, familial status, national origin or ancestry, age, or sexual orientation.
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