At the County of Santa Barbara, everyone can make a difference – from day one. We believe our commitment to public service is our greatest strength. We all play an important role in providing service to all of the citizens of our county, young and old, rich and poor. The service we provide defines our organization.

The County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to building a diverse community of dedicated and highly-talented employees. We offer employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally in the organization. Over half of our positions are filled through promotion of current employees and two-thirds of our employees have taken advantage of the County’s own Employee's University.

The employees of the County work together to create a vibrant work environment – one that often must change from day to day, based on the needs of our clients. Public service is a demanding profession. To help our employees meet the challenge, we offer a variety of benefit choices designed for flexibility, affordability, shared cost/shared responsibility, and ease of use. Our goal is to give our employees what they need to balance the rigors of work and life so that they can stay focused on the mission of service.

Whether you prefer working outdoors, in a courtroom, in a clinic, or in a professional office environment, the County has the perfect career that’s right for you. At the County you’ll find variety, challenge, and job satisfaction, as well as the opportunity to work with colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference in their community.