Why El Paso County

Employees are the most important asset within any organization, and we understand the importance of fair & competitive pay.

Our Talent Showcase announces and highlights new additions and position changes, such as promotions or transfers, within our Employee Portal.

Upon hire, full-time employees accrue yearly vacation leave on a biweekly basis (up to 96 hrs for Non-exempt employees & 120 hrs for Exempt employees). Leave accruals increase with tenure.

Upon hire, Full-time & Part-time employees accrue up to 96 hours of sick leave per year, accrued on a biweekly basis. Leave accruals increase with tenure.

To help balance work & personal life, we offer flexible work schedules, working hours, and hybrid work options for eligible roles, dependent on department discretion.

Our dedicated site offers discounted prices on various products, services, and events, such as shopping, travel & tickets, big-name brands, and popular vendors, restaurants, and stores.

Healthcare coverage includes a variety of plans for medical, dental, and vision. Additional programs include Dependent Care & Flexible Spending Accounts.

Take advantage of virtual visits! Medical plan participants can utilize this 24/7 benefit to speak with a Board-Certified provider via phone, tablet, or computer.

Dependent upon enrollment selections, a Health Reimbursement Account and/or Flexible Spending Account may be available to you.

Our mental health program offers: 8 confidential mental health sessions to all employees and their dependents at no cost, legal/financial consultations, identification of theft support, and more.

We offer disability insurance, such as employee-paid short-term disability and employer-paid long-term disability, which provides financial support to individuals who are unable to work due to illness or injury.

Employees are provided with group term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at a set amount for themselves and their dependents; employees can purchase additional term life and AD&D insurance.

Additional supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity, is available for employees to help cover out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Medical Plan enrollees can utilize additional services: sleep apnea management, high quality & discounted non-emergent surgery assistance, virtual physical therapy, & early cancer detection.

Full-time employees contribute to the El Paso County Retirement Plan on a biweekly basis. Employees who meet the vesting requirements are eligible for a lifetime pension, offering security and stability. Our retirement plan is unique in that our employees receive their pension and social security at retirement, which is not a standard for all public employers.

In addition to our retirement plan, employees can opt into the 457 deferred compensation plan for additional retirement savings.

EPC offers 2 onsite fitness centers, free fitness classes (live & on-demand), and free onsite personal training.

Employees can also opt-in to OnePass, which provides discounts to gyms in the area!

Available to all employees at no cost, this program provide resources, & support to reach and maintain optimal health. Additional benefits apply to medical plan participants, including HRA contributions.

At no additional cost, an onsite Condition Management Nurse can consult with you on matters including weight loss, fitness, quitting smoking, general health, etc.

We have 2 onsite health centers that can serve as your Primary Care providers with a reduced co-pay.

We aim to acknowledge the hard work and dedication you bring to the organization. Employees can be recognized through various programs, such as years of service, our Values into Practice (VIP) nomination, and our Innovation Awards.

We provide various live and on-demand training opportunities designed to empower & enhance skills through topics like goal setting, customer service, adaptability, moving your career forward, and preventing burnout. Other opportunities may include our Leadership Program, career coaching, and mentoring.

Designated positions can progress through applicable levels of a job series based on the employee meeting objective factors, such as qualifications, a competency matrix, or a development plan.

We cultivate and encourage career development through internal transfers and promotions. Opportunities for career advancement are posted on our career opportunities page.

We offer a 9-month mentorship program which pairs mentors/mentees based on goals/areas of interest to work together over the course of the program to learn from each other and grow. Must meet eligibility requirements.

All new supervisors and managers complete a series of courses to prepare them for success in leading their teams. Topics may include creating a culture of feedback and goal setting.

We offer a nomination-based leadership program for both current and prospective leaders to develop and enhance their empowerment, knowledge, and skills.

We host students through internships and work studies to strengthen our workforce & community. Students gain practical experience, develop skills, network with professionals, and increase their employability.

We encourage employees to continue their educational goals by offering a tuition reimbursement program. Employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.