Pima County Career Fair Aug 19: Kino Event Center

Published: July 24, 2026 | By TucsonHIRED Team

TUCSON, AZ — Pima County is bringing its recruiters back to the Kino Event Center on Wednesday, August 19, and if you have ever wondered how people actually land a county job with a pension attached, this is the shortest path in town. The fair runs 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 2805 E. Ajo Way, it is free, and no registration is required.

One room, dozens of public-sector employers, and computers on site so you can apply before you leave.

📍 Career Fair at a Glance

Event	Pima County Career Fair
Date	Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time	9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location	Kino Event Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
Cost	Free, open to the public
Host	Pima County Human Resources
Sectors	Local government, education, law enforcement, public safety

🏛️ What This Fair Actually Is

Worth clearing up, because the Kino campus hosts a lot of hiring events and they get blurred together. This one is run by Pima County Human Resources, and it is built around the county's own departments plus partner employers in the public sector, education, and law enforcement. It is not the ARIZONA@WORK One-Stop community fair, which is a separate series held nearby at the Kino Service Center on 2797 E. Ajo Way.

The practical difference: almost everybody in the room offers a benefits package and a state retirement plan. If you have been grinding through private-sector applications and want something with a floor under it, this is your event.

Pima County runs the fair on a rough quarterly cadence. February's edition brought 21 county departments to the floor. May's brought 16, alongside outside agencies. August should land in the same range.

👥 Who Usually Shows Up

Pima County publishes its confirmed department and employer list about a week out, so the August roster is not final yet. Based on the February and May fairs, expect a lineup drawn from this pool:

County departments: Assessor, Community & Workforce Development, County Attorney, Facilities Management, Health, Human Resources, Information Technology, Justice Courts, Justice Services, Juvenile Court, Parks & Recreation, Public Defense Services, Recorder, Regional Wastewater Reclamation, Superior Court, and the Sheriff's Department
Law enforcement and public safety: Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona Department of Corrections, and federal recruiters including Customs & Border Protection and the Bureau of Prisons
Education: Tucson Unified, Sunnyside, Flowing Wells, Vail, and Baboquivari school districts, plus Pima Community College
Regional partners: City of Tucson, SunTran / Sun Van / Sun Link, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, the Tohono O'odham Nation, and the Tucson Indian Center

Treat that as a strong preview, not a guarantee. We will update this post once the county confirms the August lineup.

💼 The Jobs on the Floor

Pima County employs more than 7,000 people across 50-plus departments, which is why the job mix at this fair is wider than most people expect. A partial list of what typically gets recruited:

Administrative assistants, clerks, and records staff across the courts, the Recorder's office, and nearly every department
Corrections officers, detention staff, and deputy roles with the Sheriff's Department and state agencies
Public health nurses, case managers, and community health workers
Facilities maintenance, wastewater operators, and skilled trades
Parks, recreation, and library positions
Teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, and school support staff as districts finish staffing for fall
IT, GIS, and analyst roles inside county technology teams

Plenty of these are entry points that need a high school diploma and nothing more. Others want a license or certification. Both kinds will be represented.

💰 Why the County Is Worth a Serious Look

The benefits are the real pitch. Pima County employees are enrolled in an Arizona state retirement system, which means an actual pension, not just a match. Add 12 paid holidays, 15 vacation days and 15 sick days annually, 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and up to $5,250 per calendar year in education reimbursement.

That last one matters more than people realize. If you want to finish a degree or stack a certification, the county will help pay for it while you work.

📝 How to Show Up Ready

No registration, no ticket, just walk in. But the people who leave with interviews do a few things first:

Bring 15 to 20 printed resumes in a folder, along with a pen and notepad.
Set up your Workday profile before you go. County applications run through the Pima County careers portal, and having an account already built saves you twenty minutes at the on-site computers.
Arrive early. The first hour is the least crowded and recruiters are freshest.
Know your top five tables so you are not wandering. Scan the department list above and pick your targets.
Veterans, Native American applicants, and applicants with disabilities may be eligible to claim employment preference points on county applications. Ask at the Human Resources table.

The county keeps computers on the floor so you can submit applications during the event, and a recruitment line at 520-724-8028 for questions before the day. You can also join the county's career fair notification list to catch future events.

🔎 Search Tucson Jobs Now

Do not wait until the 19th to start looking. Get applications moving this week:

📚 Explore Tucson Career Guides

Not sure which table to work first? These guides break down who hires, what the roles pay, and how to get in:

For the wider picture on public-sector hiring, read our breakdown of Tucson government agencies hiring across city, county, and state levels, and see what else is happening this month in our August 2026 Tucson job fairs guide.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pima County Career Fair free?

Yes. The event is free and open to the public, and no ticket or advance registration is required.

Do I need to register in advance?

No. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM window. You can optionally join the county's notification list to get alerts about this and future career fairs.

Can I apply for jobs during the event?

Yes. Pima County provides computers on site so attendees can submit applications through the county's Workday portal before they leave. Creating your profile beforehand makes this much faster.

Where is the Kino Event Center?

2805 E. Ajo Way, on the Kino Sports Complex campus south of downtown near the Ajo Way and Country Club corridor. Parking

Pima County Career Fair August 19: Free Hiring Event at Kino Event Center