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Douglas County
Government Administration
Castle Rock, CO 5,813 followers
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About us
There’s a reason two dozen people move to Douglas County, Colorado every day. The quality of life here is unmatched. Nestled along I-25 between Colorado’s two largest cities, Douglas County is both a magnet for successful business and a destination for outdoor adventure. This is by design. What you see in Douglas County today is the fruit of our County employees’ commitment. We keep our community safe. We keep our citizens moving, and we keep our economy growing – while protecting our historic and natural resources. We also take care of our most vulnerable – ensuring no one falls through the cracks. We hire good people and then get out of their way. Douglas County is recognized for being one of the most family-friendly and safe communities in Colorado. It’s also one of the healthiest. In 2021, Douglas County was named the second healthiest county in America, according to the 2021 Healthy Communities rankings by U.S. News and World Report, released in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation. Since 2011, Douglas County has ranked among the healthiest counties in Colorado, according to County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) analysis created by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
- Website
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http://www.douglas.co.us/
External link for Douglas County
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Castle Rock, CO
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1861
- Specialties
- County Government, Colorado, Douglas County, and Great place to live and to work
Locations
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Primary
100 Third Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104, US
Employees at Douglas County
Updates
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Did you know that 40% of our country’s military capability is in the reserves? We’re thankful for our employees who serve in the reserves – and for the leaders who support this double duty. We are so proud to celebrate the leadership of Janet Herman, Director of Douglas County Public Works, and Sean Owens, Engineering Special Project Manager, who both received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award at the Board of County Commissioner’s Business Meeting May 14. Thanks to their outstanding support, Lieutenant Colonel Zachary Humbles was able to excel as a battalion commander leading the 980th Engineer Battalion, US Army Reserve. ESGR recognizes that the military would not be able to recruit, hire and retain high-caliber individuals if they were worried about losing their civilian jobs while away on military duty. The Patriot Award honors leaders like Janet and Sean who go above and beyond to support citizen soldiers through a wide range of measures including flexible schedules, time off before and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed. Thank you for all you do for our employees and our County, Janet and Sean! And Zak, thank you for your service and dedication to our Country and Douglas County!
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Thank you, Douglas County Wildfire Action Collaborative! In May, this countywide partnership toured Biochar Now in Berthoud to learn about new technology that could change the way we dispose of slash from wildfire mitigation. Biochar is a highly adsorbent, specially produced charcoal with unique properties originally used as a soil amendment. It is produced by burning wood in a kiln. The Douglas County Wildfire Action Collaborative exists to facilitate innovative approaches for bolstering community wildfire resilience among regional partner agencies including Castle Rock Fire and Rescue, The City of Castle Pines, City of Lone Tree, CO, Colorado State Forest Service, CORE Electric Cooperative, Douglas County Community Foundation, Douglas County Search and Rescue, Parker Water & Sanitation District, South Metro Fire Rescue, USDA Forest Service, West Metro Fire Rescue, Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Douglas County. Learn more about the Wildfire Action Collaborative on our webpage: https://lnkd.in/gGt4eefF
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The men and women of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office are our heroes. They keep kids safe at schools with the largest School Resource Officer team in the state. They patrol our streets and neighborhoods. They offer compassionate help as co-responders of the HEART, CRT and Youth CRT teams assisting those experiencing homelessness and those experiencing a mental health crisis. During this National Police Week – we offer our heartfelt gratitude to our local law enforcement. Thank you.
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Behind every trail and manicured park, behind every safe and secure election and within neighborhood patrol keeping criminals off our streets – is one of these people – a public employee. Douglas County is honored to recognize our 1,400 employees this May including with tacos and treats at our county facilities this week. Thank you, Douglas County employees for gathering to celebrate with us and thank you for the work you do for the community every day! Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Douglas County Clerk & Recorder
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Chances are, if you’re not a public employee yourself, you know one! In Douglas County, there are more than 1,400 people employed by your County Government. These men and women drive snowplows, patrol and maintain your parks and open spaces, design and maintain roads and bridges, make laws, help you get a marriage license or passport, and keep Douglas County one of the safest places in the nation. During Public Service Recognition Week, we say Thank You to our local public employees and the 20 million other public employees across the U.S. working every day to keep our communities running. Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Douglas County Clerk & Recorder
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Challenging state immigration laws, protecting public lands and mental health resources for all. Read more about these topics in this Direct from the Board newsletter. https://lnkd.in/gNahTpnH
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Town of Castle Rock partners with Douglas County, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), Douglas Land Conservancy and The Conservation Fund to purchase spectacular Lost Canyon Ranch property. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7uKC_Ja
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We are grateful to the thousands of outstanding public servants whose remarkable work makes Douglas County a safe and great place to live. Public servants are on the front lines guarding our safety, building infrastructure, caring for our most vulnerable and providing hundreds of important services to our County. Thank you to the public servants who keep this community running! Learn more about the professions the Board of County Commissioners is recognizing in May: https://lnkd.in/grMzApbT Douglas County Clerk & Recorder, Douglas County Sheriff's Office
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You know small business owners are friends, family and neighbors – and their restaurants, salons, shops and boutiques keep our local economy strong. In Douglas County, Commissioners have declared this week, April 29-May 4, as Small Business Week to celebrate these entrepreneurs. In recognition, tell us all about your favorite small business, and what makes you a return customer. Visit our webpage to learn how Douglas County supports a business-friendly community: https://lnkd.in/e89QQM58