The Human Resources Department strives to provide the highest quality of service to City departments, City employees, and the citizens of Shawnee. The HR Department supports eight City departments and more than 300 City employees.

We are committed to not only attracting and hiring new employees, but are also committed to motivating and retaining current employees. We have a number of positions that include a career development path, which recognizes and rewards employees in these positions for their tenure, training, and job related achievements. The program is designed to maximize employee potential and promote growth and development within the department. 　

The HR Department plays a role in the recruitment, testing, hiring, onboarding, and promotional processes of City employees. We are also responsible for implementing employee policies, benefits administration, safety and worker's compensation, employee relations, and the employee wellness program. 　

The City of Shawnee complies with federal and state equal opportunity laws. It is the City's policy to provide an equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status or familial status, or any other basis protected by state or federal law, in regard to hire, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, dismissal, discipline and other conditions of employment. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply or further information if needed, please contact Human Resources at (913) 742-6253.

If you are looking to verify employment, please send requests to the following:

Current Employees: [email protected]