Dauphin County

Dauphin County is a county government in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing essential public services to residents across Dauphin County and the surrounding region. Its operations span public safety, children and youth services, and the administrative functions that support county government. Public safety work is delivered through the Dauphin County Public Safety department, making the county a direct employer of personnel engaged in emergency response, preparedness and related public-safety functions.

Children and youth services are delivered through Dauphin County Children & Youth Services, a department responsible for services to children and families within the county. A third area of activity covers the various administrative functions that support county government operations and serve residents, from internal operations to front-facing public administration.

Dauphin County describes itself as an equal opportunity employer, with a stated commitment to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. It offers competitive benefits to full-time employees and extends equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.