Welcome to the Career Center!

Carroll County Government offers a variety of rewarding career opportunities. Use the search function below or scroll down to learn more about current position openings. Be sure to click on "Learn More About Carroll County Government" in the upper right hand corner of this page to discover all the benefits of becoming part of our team.

The application and all information gathered throughout the pre-employment process, including evaluations or testing, are collected solely to ascertain your eligibility to perform the essential functions of the open position(s) for which you are applying. Any information obtained throughout the entire pre-employment process is solely the property of Carroll County Government and is not intended for release to applicants and will not be shared.

Minimum pay rate reflects the typical entry rate. Some consideration for a higher entry pay rate may be given based on individual circumstances, such as prior experience and relevant skills.

Want to learn more about our career opportunities? Join us for the Carroll County Government Employment Expo on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 225 N. Center Street, Westminster. Representatives from each of our departments will be onsite from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm to answer your questions about current openings, share information about our benefits, and what it is like to work for our organization.
Hope to see you there!

Building Maintenance Mechanic, Detention Center Department of Public Works/Facilities. Pay range $23.25 - $37.20 per hour (Grade C09), 40 hours per week. Hours are typically Monday through Thursday from 6:30 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 10/21/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Building Maintenance Worker I Department of Public Works/Facilities. Pay range $17.94 - $28.70 per hour (Grade C06), 40 hours per week. Hours are typically Monday through Thursday from 6:30 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 10/09/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Continuum of Care Coordinator Department of Citizen Services/Housing. Pay range $25.34 -$40.54 per hour (Grade C10), 40 hours per week. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 10/22/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Custodial Services Specialist Department of Citizen Services/Aging & Disabilities. Pay range $17.94 - $28.70 per hour (Grade: C06), 40 hours per week. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 10:00 am – 6:30 pm. Posting Date: 10/11/2024   Closing Date: 11/01/2024     Direct Support Professional Department of Citizen Services/Aging & Disabilities. Pay range $16.50 - $26.39 per hour (Grade C05), 25 hours per week. Hours are typically Monday/Thursday from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm and Wednesday/Friday from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm. Posting Date: 06/21/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Engineering Technician I Department of Public Works/Engineering. Pay range $23.25 - $37.20 per hour (Grade C09), 40 hours per week. Hours are typically Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Posting Date: 12/21/2023   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator INDIVIDUALS WHO DID NOT SUCCESSFULLY PROGRESS THROUGH A PRIOR DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & EMS HIRING PROCESS, BEGINNING WITH THE WRITTEN EXAM, ARE INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ELIMINATION. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU DID NOT PASS A TEST ON February 9, 2024, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO TEST AGAIN IN THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS UNTIL August 9, 2024. Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services. Pay range $25.34 - $40.54 per hour (Grade F05). Schedule is 24 hours on, 72 hours off. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed. Posting Date: 06/10/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician INDIVIDUALS WHO DID NOT SUCCESSFULLY PROGRESS THROUGH A PRIOR DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & EMS HIRING PROCESS, BEGINNING WITH THE WRITTEN EXAM, ARE INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ELIMINATION. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU DID NOT PASS A TEST ON February 9, 2024, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO TEST AGAIN IN THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS UNTIL August 9, 2024. Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services. Pay range $23.25 - $37.20 per hour (Grade F04). Schedule is 24 hours on, 72 hours off. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed. Posting Date: 04/30/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Firefighter/Paramedic INDIVIDUALS WHO DID NOT SUCCESSFULLY PROGRESS THROUGH A PRIOR DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & EMS HIRING PROCESS, BEGINNING WITH THE WRITTEN EXAM, ARE INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ELIMINATION. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU DID NOT PASS A TEST ON February 9, 2024, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO TEST AGAIN IN THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS UNTIL August 9, 2024. Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services. Pay range $30.46 - $54.82 per hour (F09), Schedule is 24 hours on, 72 hours off. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed. Posting Date: 03/15/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     HVAC Mechanic I, II or III Department of Public Works/Facilities. Pay range $23.25 - $44.22 per hour (Grade C09, C10, or C11), 40 hours per week. Hours are typically Tuesday through Friday from 6:30 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 04/11/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Landfill Equipment Operator Department of Public Works/Solid Waste. Pay range $21.34 - $34.14 per hour (Grade C08), 40 hours per week. Schedule includes a rotating shift with an alternating 6 day/4 day per week schedule. Hours are typically Monday from 6:30 am – 4:45 pm, Tuesday through Friday from 6:30 am – 3:00 pm or 8:15 am – 4:45 pm, and Saturday from 6:30 am – 3:15 pm. Posting Date: 10/08/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Paramedic INDIVIDUALS WHO DID NOT SUCCESSFULLY PROGRESS THROUGH A PRIOR DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & EMS HIRING PROCESS, BEGINNING WITH THE WRITTEN EXAM, ARE INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ELIMINATION. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU DID NOT PASS A TEST ON February 9, 2024, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO TEST AGAIN IN THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS UNTIL August 9, 2024. Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services. Pay range $27.63 - $44.22 (Grade F07), Schedule is 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am – 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed. Posting Date: 03/15/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Payroll Manager Department of the Comptroller/Payroll. Pay range $75,255 - $135,471 annual salary (Grade C14), 40 hours per week. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 08/20/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Payroll Technician Department of the Comptroller/Payroll. Pay range $21.34 - $34.14 (Grade C08), 40 hours per week. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 10/21/2024   Closing Date: 11/04/2024     Plumber I Department of Public Works/Facilities. Pay range $23.25 - $37.20 per hour (Grade C09), 40 hours per week. Hours are typically Tuesday through Friday from 6:30 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 08/28/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Project Manager I, II Department of Public Works/Building Construction. Pay range $63,357 -$124,197 annual salary (Grade C12 or C13), 40 hours per week. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 01/31/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Traffic Engineer Department of Public Works/Engineering. Pay range $68,994 - $124,197 annual salary (Grade C13), 40 hours per week. Hours are typically Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Posting Date: 12/21/2023   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Truck Driver I, II Department of Public Works/Roads Operations. Pay range $19.56-$34.14 per hour (Grade C07 or C08), 40 hours per week. Summer hours are typically Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am – 4:30 pm. Winter hours are typically Monday through Friday from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Posting Date: 12/21/2023   Closing Date: 12/31/2099     Youth Program Specialist Department of Economic Development/Carroll County Workforce Development. Pay range $23.25 - $37.20 per hour (Grade C09), 40 hours per week. Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Posting Date: 08/21/2024   Closing Date: 12/31/2099