Sheriff Hayden began his career in law enforcement when he joined the Summit County Sheriff’s Office in the state of Colorado. After serving two years he decided to pursue his lifelong goal by returning to his home state of Kansas and becoming a Deputy with Johnson County. Growing up in the De Soto, Kansas area, he was familiar with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and the professionalism and dedication of the deputies who served. In 1981 his goal was achieved when he began his career with Johnson County.