Employment Opportunities

Employment Application Instructions

• Review Centre County Government's list of available Job Openings (below) and click on a position of interest.
• Carefully review the position description and qualifications; if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position and wish to apply, print and complete the Employment Application (PDF) or visit the Office of Human Resources or Centre Crest Nursing Home to complete the Employment Application on-site.
• The Employment Application will be accepted at the following locations either in-person or via mail:

• To be considered for the listed job openings, the Employment Application must be received by the closing date listed in the posting.
• Only one application is needed to apply for one or more County positions. It must be filled out completely and accurately, and bear your original signature. We do not accept pre-employment materials via fax or e-mail.
• Resumes, cover letters, certifications, licenses are accepted, however they are not a substitute for the Employment Application.
• If you are not selected for the vacancy, your application will become inactive, but retained for one year.

Pre-Employment Considerations

• If you are selected for employment, Centre County Government has the right to conduct a full background screening which includes collection of employment references and criminal history for select positions.
• Certain safety/security positions may require drug screening.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations may be made to allow all individuals to participate in the selection process. In addition, Centre County Government is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. For more information, please review our Equal Employment Opportunity Plan.
• Please note that additional documents are required in order to be considered for positions with the Sheriff's Department or Centre County Correctional Facility. Please complete the appropriate form listed below and return with your Employment Application.
  • Supplemental Document for the Deputy Sheriff [PDF]
  • Supplementary Questionnaire for the Centre County Correctional Facility [PDF]

Civil Service Job Openings

Several departments within Centre County Government participate in the hiring of Civil Service employees:

Civil Service positions are filled by individuals who have successfully passed the Civil Service Exam for the Job title posted. Upon completion, individuals are placed on a "List of Eligible Candidates" by the State Civil Service Commission. Only then will individuals be considered for any open positions.

You may apply online to take the exam at the Civil Service website. The nearest test site center in our area is the Lock Haven Career Link Office. If you have additional questions concerning civil service employment, contact Mary at 814-355-6748 in the Office of Human Resources.

Current Job Openings

Click on the link (Position / Title below) to review the job description/qualifications. To apply for a position listed below, please follow the employment application instructions at the top of the page.

Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.