ATTENTION! Durham County Government continues to make the safety of all citizens and staff a high priority while helping to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Durham. Many of our departments have modified the delivery of services, including increased use of virtual technologies, to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. Ensuring access to essential services is important to us, and we are here to help you. 

Mission

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to recruit, develop, support and retain excellent employees.

Structure

The Human Resources Department serves as a strategic partner with departments in the County to help meet Durham County's Strategic Goals as they relate to recruiting, developing, supporting and retaining employees. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Durham County Government believes that a diverse workforce adds quality and perspective to the services that we provide to the public.  Therefore, it is the policy of Durham County Government to adhere strictly to the Merit principle in all its personnel transactions and to foster, maintain and promote equal employment opportunity.  Durham County provides all services without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other non-merit factor, except where religion or sex are bona fide occupational qualifications for employment and are required by business necessity, and where disability does not create an unreasonable barrier to satisfactory job performance with, or without, accommodation.

If you feel you have been discriminated against in employment, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Office so they can provide counseling and explain the procedures to file a complaint.

To learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity law and how Durham County is doing, please view additional links below.