Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office

While not a traditional healthcare employer, correctional facilities typically employ nursing professionals to provide medical care to inmates. The broader Sedgwick County government also includes a Health Department that employs nurses in roles such as WIC Registered Nurse/Nutritionist, providing community health services including nutritional counseling, immunization screening, and breastfeeding support. Sedgwick County is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and offers competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities. The county emphasizes public service, innovation, and community wellbeing as core organizational priorities.

Sedgwick County's mission is to cultivate a healthy, safe and welcoming community through exceptional public services, effective partnerships and dedicated employees. The organization's vision is to be a local government leader in building public trust, implementing innovative solutions and supporting opportunities for success. Core values include Trust (acting with respect, fairness and honesty), Integrity (highest standards of ethical conduct and transparency), Collaboration (working together for the public good), Compassion (serving all with care and dignity), and Innovation (empowering new ideas and creative solutions).