County of Lancaster Company
County of Lancaster
Lancaster County is located in South Central Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River, approximately 70 miles west of Philadelphia. It is an area of just 984 square miles, houses a population of over 500,000 residents, and approximately 50,000 of them are under the age of 18. It is home to a diverse population with agricultural roots, a large Amish community, 60 municipalities, a third class city, and a strong sense of history.
The County of Lancaster has approximately 1,600 full-time employees and 300 part-time employees within the County of Lancaster Government. Employment opportunities vary widely and cover over 30 departments and the courts. The county also maintains a merit-based hiring system for our Human Services agencies.
The County of Lancaster gives full consideration to the county’s equal opportunity policies in regards to all employment actions.
