Why Work Here

When you work for Maricopa County, you'll be providing vital services to a diverse population in the nation's fastest-growing county! Our jobs are unique and diverse. We help people in need and animals without homes. We monitor the quality of the air and the safety of our roads. We strive to enhance and strengthen our communities and to keep them safe. We look forward to you being a vital part of what we do to make Maricopa County a great place to live, work, and play!

If you work for us you'll have a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans, and the opportunity to reach your full professional potential while making a difference in people's lives. Here is an overview of benefits and other rewards we currently offer.

Medical

Medical/Prescription/Behavioral Health

Four plan options are available. Each plan includes free preventive care (in-network only) and is bundled with a prescription and behavioral health benefit. The Cigna HMO Plan requires you to use a Cigna Medical Group (CMG) provider in Maricopa County.

Use this chart to compare the plans.

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Dental

Wellness

Wellness

  • A medical premium reduction of $60/month for completing wellness activities
  • Nutrition, weight management, smoking cessation, group exercise and other free classes offered 
  • Free 24/7 fitness centers at various County locations
  • Reduced membership rates at LA Fitness
  • County-sponsored Wellness events such as Bike to Work, or Fitness Day Walk
  • Onsite Health Center/Pharmacy at the downtown location
Careers

Paid Time Off

Holidays (10 paid per year and one personal day)

Vacation (based on a 40-hour week)

  • Three weeks a year for the first three years
  • Progressive to just over five weeks a year for 19 years and over

Sick Leave (based on a 40-hour week)

  • Ten days a year for the first three years
  • Progressive, up to 14-1/2 days a year for six years and over
Travel Reduction

Commuter Benefits

  • Full-time employees have the option of using all Valley Metro transit services to commute to/from work for free or to participate in a vanpool
  • Free parking
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Retirement/Pension

  • Covered by a state-sponsored retirement plan through Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)
  • A Smart Savings Plan allows you to set aside money from your paycheck (pre-tax or post tax) toward retirement savings
  • A Post-Employment Health Plan (PEHP) provides a $10,000 contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) at retirement when you have accumulated 1,000 hours of sick leave
New Employees

OTHER PROGRAMS...

  • Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Group legal plan
  • Life insurance
  • Pet benefits
  • Training and development
  • Vision