Hennepin County

Our 30 departments provide a broad array of services to 1.2 million residents, which allows us to offer numerous career opportunities few employers can match. With over 400 different job classes, you can be sure to find the career path that aligns with your career goals.

All of our career paths alight to one or more of our overarching goals — that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

We envision a future where residents are healthy and successful and where our communities are safe and vibrant. We will strive to meet and exceed expectations by engaging people and communities in developing innovative solutions to challenges. We will be a diverse, learning organization. We will partner with others to enhance the quality of life in Hennepin County and the region.

Mission: To enhance the health, safety and quality of life of our residents and communities in a respectful, efficient and fiscally responsible way.