Company Profile
Johnson County Kansas
Company Overview
Johnson County is a local government located in northeast Kansas that was organized on September 7, 1857. We serve a diverse and expanding population through five agencies and 34 county departments. More than 3,800 public servants are dedicated to helping Johnson County remain a safe, vibrant community. Johnson County has approximately 560,000 residents (the most populous of Kansas’ 105 counties) and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Our Leadership Philosophy reflects what we believe about people, motivation, work, trust and creativity. This affects the way we choose to lead and manage. “Leadership is a responsibility shared by all. We trust and empower each other to do the right thing for the right reason for the public good. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve our organization and ourselves. Together we will leave our community better than we found it.”
Company History
Johnson County began the 20th century with about 18,000 people. It grew slowly until World War II, reaching a population of about 33,000 by 1940. After the war, suburban expansion quadrupled the population so that by 1960 over 143,000 people lived in the County. As of the 2000 census, Johnson County is home to 530,000 individuals.
Created in 1855 and organized in 1857, Johnson County was one of the first 33 counties in Kansas. Located near the twin cities of Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri, it contains 477 square miles, or 307,200 acres. Since the original establishment of the Shawnee Methodist Mission in 1839, Johnson County has developed into a complex mixture of urban and rural areas.
Benefits
Please visit the following link to learn more about employee benefits provided by Johnson County Government: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7fbabb28#/7fbabb28/1.