FAQs • Harford County, MD • CivicEngage

What type of benefits does Harford County offer?: Harford County Government provides employees with a range of health care and other employee benefit options which allow the opportunity to design benefit plans which best meet the employees' needs. These options include health insurance, a prescription program, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, Group Universal life insurance, and flexible spending accounts for pre-tax funding of health and child care expenses.

The County also provides annual leave, sick leave, personal leave, family leave and other types of leave; nine holidays per year; a tuition reimbursement program; and other benefits.Benefits Listing Page

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Employment

1. Do you have a job hotline?: Yes, please dial 410-63-HIRE for information about current job openings. You can also go to the Human Resources page. Human Resources page

2. What does "Non-Classified" mean when used in a job posting announcement I see online?: Within Harford County Government the term "non-classified" refers to any position within the county that is not permanently funded.

3. How can I obtain an employment application for Harford County Government?: By going to "Job Seekers" page from this site, you can download and print an application on your printer. You may also call Human Resources at 410-638-HIRE and request that we mail an application to you or pick one up in our office at
220 S Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014 Job Seekers Page

4. How long does it take after I turn in my employment application to hear something?: Normally, applicants can expect a response within 4-6 weeks of the closing date. To view our employment procedures, visit the Human Resources page. Human Resources page

5. How old do you have to be to serve alcohol/be a bartender in Harford County?: B.R. 4:16 EMPLOYEES: Article 2B §12-213(e)

In Harford County it shall be lawful for any licensee under this article to employ any person 18 years of age or older for the general purposes of employment including selling or serving alcoholic beverages. (This is intended to mean that not even a family member under the age of 18 may be engaged in the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages). However, persons under the age of 18 may be used as stock persons or bus persons for the purpose of cleaning tables, (NOT SERVING). Liquor Control Board Page

6. How do I find answers to my issues about Family Leave Act, Child Labor Laws, Minimum Wage, Overtime?: For all these issues, please Call the Wage and Hour Division of U. S. Department of Labor in
Baltimore - 410-962-3199. Human Relations Commission Page

7. How do I find information about issues with non-payment of wages or vacation pay?: For issues with that, please call Employment Standards Services, Division of State of MD Department of Labor in Baltimore at 410-333-4534. Human Relations Commission Page

8. What can I do for employment problems/issues?: If the employment matter involves a county employee, he or she should contact Human Resources at 410-638-3150.

If the employment matter involves unlawful discrimination on the basis of membership in a protected class and the individual is not a county employee, he or she should contact the Office of Human Relations, the MD Commission on Human Relations, and/or the Equal Employment Commission.

If the employment matter is a labor relations issue and there is no union, the individual may want to contact the National Labor Relations Board.

9. What is Human Resources?: Originally formed under the Harford County Charter as the Office of Personnel, the department's name was changed to more accurately reflect its duties and responsibilities. The Department of Human Resources is responsible for recruitment and selection, employee benefits, classification and compensation, labor relations and employee safety. Human Resources administers the Personnel Code and related policies and procedures. Human Resources Page

10. What type of benefits does Harford County offer?: Harford County Government provides employees with a range of health care and other employee benefit options which allow the opportunity to design benefit plans which best meet the employees' needs. These options include health insurance, a prescription program, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, Group Universal life insurance, and flexible spending accounts for pre-tax funding of health and child care expenses.

The County also provides annual leave, sick leave, personal leave, family leave and other types of leave; nine holidays per year; a tuition reimbursement program; and other benefits. Benefits Listing Page

11. Where is the Social Services office and what is the telephone number?: Social Services is also located at

2 S Bond Street

Bel Air, MD 21014

The telephone number is 410-856-4700. For information about jobs, dial 410-836-4950.

12. Where is the unemployment office?: The Harford County unemployment office for the State of Maryland is located at

2 S Bond Street

Bel Air, MD 21014

The 24-hour job line is 410-836-4649 or access their web site. Maryland Unemployment Office