Human Resources | Employment Opportunities
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.If you would like additional information not covered in the information below, please email Michele Smith at msmith@topeka.org, or call 785-368-3867.
Current employment opportunities | Benefits for Eligible Positions | Application Information
iPod Format Available Police
- Register here for the next available entry-level Police Officer examination
- Police Officer Hiring Information
- Firefighter Hiring Information
- Firefighter Physical Agility Test
- Registration link for Firefighter Entry-Level Civil Service Examination
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 employees 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.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Topeka. Please visit the remainder of our site to learn more about Topeka and the many wonderful aspects of our unique capital city in the heartland of America.
