Careers with Baltimore County

Baltimore County Government provides equal employment opportunity to our employees, potential employees and the general public.

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Baltimore County Job Openings

View and apply online for jobs through NEOGOV, a service provided by Governmentjobs.com.

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County Internal (Promotional) Job Openings

Current Baltimore County Government employees can view and apply online for promotional jobs.

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Academic Credit Internship Program

Baltimore County Government provides valuable public-sector working experiences for school credit.

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You must apply online for positions with Baltimore County Government by the closing date identified for each posted position. You will not be able to submit your application after the closing date and time.

Only applications submitted online will be considered for positions posted on Baltimore County Government’s website.

Sign Up for Job Opening Notifications

Subscribe to periodic notifications of job openings with Baltimore County Government.

  1. Step 1: Select Job Categories of Interest

    Choose each job category for which you would like to receive email notifications. For example, to receive all technology notifications, place a check in the box next to each of the following categories:

    • Telecommunications
    • Project Management
    • IT and Computers
    • Professional
  2. Step 2: Complete Form

    Complete the required information in the "Job Interest Card" section below the categories, then select the Submit Request button.

  3. Step 3: Receive Notifications for One Year

    For the next 12 months, you will receive an email notification each time a position opens with Baltimore County whose category matches one of the categories you've chosen.

    To change the results, deselect and reselect the categories by using the Clear All Categories and Select All Categories links, or by selecting the check boxes.

    Important Note: You will also receive a reminder email in 11 months to give you an opportunity at that time to extend your notifications for another year.

ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS

If you’re selected for a position with Baltimore County, you must complete a few required steps before you can begin work.

BENEFITS

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. All Baltimore County workplaces are smoke and drug free. 

The following is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Baltimore County presently provides health and life insurance benefits to over 6,600 employees and 4,800 retirees. The County's goal is to promote informed and cost-effective use of the benefit plans it sponsors.

  • Medical insurance
  • Prescription insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance

Learn more about rates and plan details.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds and other financial services. Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Baltimore County's Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household, who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full time, merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments and for Emergency Communication Center employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

SALARY

  • Annual Salary review—Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
  • General Increases—Cost of living increases and adjustments as legislated
  • Longevity Increases—In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

RETIREMENT

Retirement benefits for civilian employees are described below.

  • Civilian employees must join the Employment Retirement System (ERS) within 60 days of date of hire as a condition of employment.
  • Employees are vested in 10 years.
  • Employees cannot withdraw once enrolled.
  • Employees must complete application or waiver upon hire. Benefits are based on a 35-year retirement for most.
  • Newly hired employees at least 55 years of age may opt not to join the ERS. (Police, Fire, Deputy Sheriff's and Correctional Officers have different retirement benefits and contribution rates.)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457-retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

LEAVE

Benefits for civilian employees are described below. Leave for sworn Police and Fire are different.

  • Sick Leave—Earn 15 days per calendar year, at rate of one and one quarter days per month. No maximum on annual carryover.
  • Vacation Leave—Initially earn one day per month, or 12 days per year. Earning rate increases to 15 days at the completion of five years, 20 days at the completion of 10 years, and 25 days at the completion of 15 years. Annual carryover rates are based on years of service.
  • Personal Leave—Earn one-half day each month, total of six days per year, with no annual carryover.
  • Holidays—Generally 11 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • Diversity and Inclusion Days—Two days per calendar year to participate in cultural or holiday activities. New employees who begin employment between July and December will receive one (1) day for the first year of employment.
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Jury Leave
  • Military Leave

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

Employees may receive 70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

SALARY

Part-time employees are paid an hourly rate of pay for the hours worked. Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

RETIREMENT

Civilian employees can waive enrollment for 60 days, then may join or waive permanently. Employees are vested in 10 years. Employees cannot withdraw once enrolled. Must complete application or waiver upon hire. Benefits are based on a 35-year retirement.

LEAVE

  • Sick Leave—Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on annual carryover.
  • Vacation Leave—Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase at the completion of five, 10 and 15 years of service generally. Annual carryover rates are based on status and years of service.
  • Personal Leave –Monthly personal leave accrued based on weekly hours and non-merit or part-time status not to exceed three days per year with no annual carryover.
  • Holidays—Part-time 30- to 39-hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for 11 holidays per calendar year. Other part-time non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive three paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are Juneteenth, Independence Day and Christmas.
  • Diversity and Inclusion Days—Two days per calendar year to participate in cultural or holiday activities. New employees who begin employment between July and December will receive one (1) day for the first year of employment.
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Jury Leave
  • Military Leave

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

Non-merit employees may receive 70 percent tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position.