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Why Work for Larimer County?

Introducing Employee Spotlights, where employees share their experiences working for Larimer County. In the 2018 Employee Survey, 94% of employees agree that Larimer County is a great place to work, but don’t take our word for it…

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Image "I love the people I work with; everyone is like family at ASD. The people I work with invest their time and resources in a way that has helped me be successful working at Larimer County."
"I love the people I work with; everyone is like family at ASD. The people I work with invest their time and resources in a way that has helped me be successful working at Larimer County."
Image "I work with some of the most competent, compassionate, committed people ever. Due to the nature of our work, there is a great deal of trust and support. I can always rely on my co-workers to always take that extra step to make my day better."
"I work with some of the most competent, compassionate, committed people ever. Due to the nature of our work, there is a great deal of trust and support. I can always rely on my co-workers to always take that extra step to make my day better."
Image "Employees are strongly encouraged to ask questions, provide feedback, participate in process improvement, and put forth innovative ideas. This level of ownership and involvement is a major plus."
"Employees are strongly encouraged to ask questions, provide feedback, participate in process improvement, and put forth innovative ideas. This level of ownership and involvement is a major plus."
Image "I really believe we play a critical role in the criminal justice system by providing programs that help clients find success which ultimately results in a positive impact on the community."
"I really believe we play a critical role in the criminal justice system by providing programs that help clients find success which ultimately results in a positive impact on the community."
Image "We have some pretty great stories where potentially a father didn’t know they had a child. Its nice when we can establish that relationship at a young age."
"We have some pretty great stories where potentially a father didn’t know they had a child. Its nice when we can establish that relationship at a young age."
Image "My proudest moments have been helping families that are stuck, with no where to go, and really need help and support. There is no better feeling than being able to help these families or these individuals get approved for services in their home."
"My proudest moments have been helping families that are stuck, with no where to go, and really need help and support. There is no better feeling than being able to help these families or these individuals get approved for services in their home."
Image "There's something special about working for the community you live in. The work becomes much more meaningful when you know you have a role in creating a stronger, healthier, and safer place to live."
"There's something special about working for the community you live in. The work becomes much more meaningful when you know you have a role in creating a stronger, healthier, and safer place to live."
Image "What I like most about my department is working with a great group of people who like helping others as much as I do. We function on a daily basis as a strong team working towards a goal of helping as many people as we can."
"What I like most about my department is working with a great group of people who like helping others as much as I do. We function on a daily basis as a strong team working towards a goal of helping as many people as we can."
Image "I like how my superiors trust me in decision making related to my team. I have the freedom to plan my days according to the tasks at hand. Larimer County employees, not just [those] in my department, support me and offer assistance when I need it."
"I like how my superiors trust me in decision making related to my team. I have the freedom to plan my days according to the tasks at hand. Larimer County employees, not just [those] in my department, support me and offer assistance when I need it."
Image "I've learned so much over my years with Larimer County! While the job here is stable, something new is always happening and the job is continually evolving."⁣
"I've learned so much over my years with Larimer County! While the job here is stable, something new is always happening and the job is continually evolving."⁣
Image "Larimer County takes the services provided to our citizens very seriously, and they're always willing to listen to the employees on how to improve the delivery of services."
"Larimer County takes the services provided to our citizens very seriously, and they're always willing to listen to the employees on how to improve the delivery of services."
Image "I always tell people that trails are very dynamic. They are always changing due to forces of nature, people, and maintenance. It is our job to keep these paths open and accessible so people can experience our great Open Spaces."
"I always tell people that trails are very dynamic. They are always changing due to forces of nature, people, and maintenance. It is our job to keep these paths open and accessible so people can experience our great Open Spaces."
Image "I actually received two job offers at the same time, but I had really connected with Larimer County’s Guiding Principles and felt this is where I needed to be to make a difference."
"I actually received two job offers at the same time, but I had really connected with Larimer County’s Guiding Principles and felt this is where I needed to be to make a difference."
Image "The opportunities here are endless. I started out as an AP Technician, and I am now the AP Supervisor. I feel incredibly thankful that my supervisor believes in my abilities."
"The opportunities here are endless. I started out as an AP Technician, and I am now the AP Supervisor. I feel incredibly thankful that my supervisor believes in my abilities."
Image "I was drawn to Larimer County because I know the work done here has a real impact on the community. It's rewarding to be part of that in some way."
"I was drawn to Larimer County because I know the work done here has a real impact on the community. It's rewarding to be part of that in some way."
Image "In every department within the Sheriff’s Office, I see nothing but great people putting in some long hours to achieve our vision: “One Agency, One Mission: Public Safety.”
"In every department within the Sheriff’s Office, I see nothing but great people putting in some long hours to achieve our vision: “One Agency, One Mission: Public Safety.”
Image "I wish the public could see how truly dedicated each employee is to the people of the county and many times go up and beyond. I hope they know we all really care about the needs of the people of Larimer County."
"I wish the public could see how truly dedicated each employee is to the people of the county and many times go up and beyond. I hope they know we all really care about the needs of the people of Larimer County."
Image "Occasionally, we have programs that include tours of the jail. It's always good to see members of the public who are interested in learning about our job and are supportive of the work we do."
"Occasionally, we have programs that include tours of the jail. It's always good to see members of the public who are interested in learning about our job and are supportive of the work we do."
Image "The Solid Waste department is an awesome place to work; everyone is treated like family. Larimer County is very committed to their mission statement."
"The Solid Waste department is an awesome place to work; everyone is treated like family. Larimer County is very committed to their mission statement."
Image "Our department has incredible teamwork, and I appreciate how everyone is willing to help each other."
"Our department has incredible teamwork, and I appreciate how everyone is willing to help each other."

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200 West Oak, Suite 3200, Fort Collins, CO 80521
PO Box 1190, Fort Collins, CO 80522
PHONE: (970) 498-5970 | FAX: (970) 498-5980
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