Applications are only accepted for posted positions. You are more than welcome to apply for one or more positions; however, YOU MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH POSITION YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR. Applications are valid for the duration of each job announcement, but may be used to fill future vacancies for the same job classification.
In order for your application to be considered complete, you must answer all the questions in this application. Incomplete or illegible applications will be rejected. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application; however, you may submit additional documents with the application. Comments such as “See Résumé” are not acceptable and may result in the application being considered incomplete.
The information you provide on this application should clearly reflect your suitability to the position you are applying for. Your employment record, position-related educational requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, qualifications, and experience will be evaluated based upon the information you provide in this application. Your application may be referred to the hiring department only if the minimum requirements, as described in the Job Announcement, are met. No additional information or modifications to the information provided on your application will be accepted after the deadline unless specifically requested by Human Resources.
A comprehensive pre-employment reference and background screening, including a criminal records check, will be conducted on all applicants as permitted by law. El Paso County promotes a drug free environment and may require all applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment to successfully complete a drug screening test. A physical or mental examination may be required after conditional offer has been extended. Agility testing, driving record, employment reference and/or criminal history check may be required at anytime.
El Paso County is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to comply fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. We provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all persons regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law. El Paso County considers employment applicants solely on the basis of qualifications for the job.
Go Green
In our effort to save resources, all examination, certification, and other type of communication notices will be sent electronically. Persons desiring a paper copy may request one at the Human Resources Department. In addition, we are no longer accepting paper applications.