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Kandis Baker-Buford
Director
Phone: (863) 534-6030
Toll Free:(800) 780-5346
Email: HumanResources@polk-county.net
Street Address:
330 W. Church St.
Bartow, FL 33830
Office Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Equity and Human Resources Division provides support for the county’s more than 2,000 employees in the areas of compensation, benefits, employment services and employee relations for Polk County jobs.
Polk County’s Board of County Commissioners is one of the county’s top employers.
And why wouldn’t it be? The county offers a comprehensive benefits package, a friendly working environment and a diverse culture.
For more than a decade, the county has been recognized by CareerSource Polk as a Best Places To Work. If you’re looking to start a career here, the Human Resources Division is your first stop.
Polk County May Have your Dream Job!
Did you know that there are more than 300 unique job opportunities working for Polk County government?
There is diversity here, not only in our workforce, but in the types of work that we do. From building and maintaining infrastructure such as our roads and facilities, to social services and office support, our workforce is more than 2,200 strong.
We know that if our employees enjoy an outstanding quality of life, then we will want the same for the more than 820,000 residents of Polk County. After all, Polk government employees are inspired by service, making this county a great place to live, work and play.
How to Apply
To complete an online application for employment with Polk County, click the “Apply Now” button. All applicants will be prompted to enter an email address. If this is your first time applying, you will be asked to create a profile account. If you’ve applied before, you’ll be directed to your saved profile. Current Polk County employees must apply by using the “Me” section of Polk One and entering their Polk County email address.
If you need assistance, please contact Human Resources at (863) 534-6030or by email atHRRecruiting@polk-county.net.
Looking for a Career in Fire Rescue?
Are you looking for a career with Polk County? Polk County Fire Rescue is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) and employs some of the finest firefighters, EMTs and paramedics the county has to offer. If you would like to be a part of this highly qualified and growing department, apply below.
Starting a Career with Fire Rescue
Benefits
Polk County employs a diverse workforce of more than 2,200 people with varying skill sets and levels of experience. If you are looking for a career where you make a difference in your community, join us! Here is just a glimpse of our total compensation program that includes competitive pay:
Benefits Explained
Work Cycle
All employees are paid by direct deposit on a biweekly basis.
Annual Leave for Regular Full-Time Personnel
Service Time Accrual
Day 1 – Year 5 12 days
Year 6 – Year 10 15 days
Year 11 – Year 15 18 days
Year 16 – Year 20 21 days
21+ Years 25 days
If you have hours left over from another county organization, you may be able to transfer those hours.
Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.7 hours biweekly with no limit. County employees may also join the Sick Leave Pool, which is here to extend your sick leave benefit if you need it.
Personal Time Off
Employees may use up to three days per year as personal time off with hours being deducted from their sick leave account. PTO is reinstated on an annual basis.
Holidays
Polk County employees receive 10 paid holidays a year.
Retirement
All regular full-time and part-time employees are covered under the Florida Retirement System (FRS). For information about FRS, go towww.myfrs.com.
Insurance Plans
- Medical: The county offers three medical plans through Aetna to best fit your needs. Those plans include Aetna Open Access Select, Aetna Choice POS II HRA and the Aetna Value Plan.
- Prescription Drug Plan: Provided when you enroll in a county medical plan.
- Dental: The county offers high and low options dental plans through Aetna.
- Vision: Two vision care options provided through MetLife.
- Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): At no cost to you, our EAP provides resources for counseling, legal and financial services.
Employee Health Services
Polk County’s Employee Wellness Clinic offers free medical care to benefits-eligible employees and dependents covered under the county’s health insurance plan.
Other Wellness Incentive Rewards
- “Good Health” Incentive credits
- Employee Gym
- “Thrive Life” wellness app to earn points for your fitness
Education Assistance
Polk County’s education reimbursem*nt program provides financial assistance to regular full-time employees for college-level courses that serve to enhance your knowledge and skills relating to your official duties at work.
