County of Lancaster

Lancaster County is a government entity in South Central Pennsylvania, established in 1729 and responsible for a range of public services for the 552,984 residents counted in the 2020 census. Its remit covers emergency communications and 9-1-1 dispatch, court administration, child support enforcement, behavioral health services, property records management, elections administration, and parks and recreation.

Located along the Susquehanna River roughly 70 miles west of Philadelphia, the county is the sixth-most populous in Pennsylvania. Its position places it within a three-hour drive of New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC, and within a regional economy that includes manufacturing and distribution, agriculture, tourism and hospitality, and live entertainment and events technology.

Full-time employees receive a benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, pension plans, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays, an employee assistance programme, and family medical leave. Further information on the county and its services is published at lancaster.pa.us.