Division of Human Resources

Considering a Career with Atlantic County?

Serving your own community is rewarding! Working for Atlantic County government provides opportunities to make a difference in the lives of your friends and neighbors. You will gain satisfaction from enhancing and improving the lives of others and may also receive positive feedback from grateful individuals and families you have helped.

Atlantic County government offers a variety of career paths in many different fields, one or more of which may align with your passion! These diverse fields share a common purpose – to serve the needs of county residents, businesses and visitors, and to provide quality services to the public.

Fields of interest include nursing, information technology, engineering, accounting, public health, law enforcement, human resources, social services, parks and recreation, among others – with opportunities for applicants of all skill sets. When you work in public service, you’re not working to advance the goals of corporation shareholders; you’re working directly for the benefit of the residents of Atlantic County. A majority of public service jobs offer the advantage of greater job security and work/life balance.

Review Open Job Postings and Apply Online 

Benefits

Atlantic County employees are members of a highly trained and experienced workforce where dedication, resourcefulness and creativity are valued and the work is stimulating. They also receive outstanding benefits, such as the following.

Health Benefits

• Medical Insurance
  
  • Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Basic Life Insurance through pension plan
• Health Insurance Opt-Out Stipend Program
• In-House COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available

Financial Benefits

• Pension through New Jersey Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• College Savings Plan
• Holiday Pay - 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Longevity Stipends
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Jury Duty Leave
• Educational Leave and Reimbursement Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• New Jersey Transit Commuter Pass Program

Be part of a great team!

Apply Online or Request a Job Application

To request that a Job Application be mailed to you please call (609) 343-2211, or send an email with your name and address to hr_jobpostings@aclink.org. Applications can also be printed from this page.

Applications are normally accepted during the following hours:

Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Atlantic County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Office of Equal Opportunity monitors county government for compliance with appropriate laws and guidelines regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. This Office provides direct service to the citizens of our county through its effective oversight of these sensitive issues. Atlantic County also adheres to all State and Federal laws, including the NJ Earned Sick Leave Law, Family Medical Leave Act and the New Jersey Family Leave Act.

Atlantic County has great jobs to offer! We are always looking for qualified job candidates who are enthusiastic, natural team players with a great work ethic. We often seek candidates in varied positions ranging from Accountant, Animal Attendant, Animal Health Technician, County Investigator, Park Ranger, Librarian, Engineer, Planner, Transportation Driver, Clerical, Human Services Specialist, Network Administrator, Environmental Health Specialist, Corrections Officer, GIS Specialist, Nurse, Certified Nursing Attendant, and many more! Apply today!

Volunteer Opportunities are also available.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Atlantic County is an Eligible Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Considering a career with Atlantic County, but worried about your student debt? You may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. To qualify for PSLF, you must:

• Work full time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization;
• Have Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan);
• Repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan; and
• Make 120 qualifying payments.

If you don’t already repay your loan under an income-driven repayment plan, and want to learn more, visit studentaid.gov.

Learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness.