Pima County Career Fair Nov. 5

TUCSON, AZ — If you've been eyeing a steady government job with a pension behind it, circle a Thursday in early November. Pima County's next career fair is Thursday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kino Event Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way, on the south side next to the Kino Sports Complex.

It's a chance to meet hiring departments and community partners face to face, ask what the jobs really involve and leave knowing which postings to apply for.

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📍 Pima County Career Fair at a Glance

Event	Pima County Career Fair
Date	Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Time	9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location	Kino Event Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ
Format	In person; meet Pima County departments and community partners
Host	Pima County
Apply ahead	Pima County careers portal

🏛 What the County Has Announced So Far

Pima County's flyer keeps it simple: a date, a time, a place and an invitation to "explore roles across the region and find a path that fits your skills and goals." The county lists the fair on its Jobs & Careers page as a chance to meet county departments and community partners and learn about career opportunities.

What it hasn't posted yet is the employer roster. If you want the list the moment it's out, the county runs a career fair notification list you can sign up for.

🔥 Who Has Recruited at Past County Fairs

We can't promise who will be at the November tables. We can tell you who has shown up before. At the county's July 2025 fair, KGUN 9 counted 14 county departments, among them the Sheriff's Department, Superior Court, Juvenile Court, the Library, Parks and Recreation, Regional Wastewater and Information Technology. Outside the county, recruiters included Tucson Police, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the state Department of Corrections, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, SunTran, Pima Community College and several school districts, Tucson Unified and Sunnyside among them.

Treat that as a sense of the mix, not a guest list.

💼 The Kinds of Jobs a County Fair Covers

Government hiring runs wider than most people expect:

Office and records work: administrative assistants, clerks and court and records staff
Public safety: detention and corrections officers, deputies and police recruits
Health and human services: public health nurses, case managers and community health workers
Operations and trades: facilities maintenance, wastewater operators and parks crews
Tech and analysis: IT support, GIS and data roles
Schools: teachers, aides, bus drivers and support staff, when districts attend

Some entry-level county jobs need only a high school diploma; others need a license or degree. Every posting lists its minimum qualifications and pay range.

💰 Pay, Pension and Benefits

Pay varies by job and each posting lists its own range, so we won't guess at a number. The benefits are what draw a lot of people to public work, and Pima County spells those out:

A pension through the Arizona State Retirement System, or the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, depending on the job
12 paid holidays a year
120 hours of vacation and 120 hours of sick leave in your first year, and they roll over
Up to $5,250 a year in education reimbursement
12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees

Veterans, applicants with a disability and Native American applicants who aren't already county employees can claim up to 15 employment preference points. The points are added only after you earn a passing score on your own, and they apply to an initial hire. The claim form is linked from the county's Jobs & Careers page.

✅ How to Make the Most of It

Start a profile before you go. Pima County hires through its online careers portal. Having your account set up and your work history entered saves real time.
Bring printed resumes. Plenty of them, plus a pen and a notepad for names and job numbers.
Get there early. The first hour is usually the calmest, and recruiters have more time to talk.

What It Means for Tucson Job Seekers

This fair suits people who want stability over a quick start: career changers, parents looking for predictable hours, veterans moving into civilian work, and anyone who wants a pension. Roles are anticipated from past fairs, not posted for this event, so check the portal for what's open now:

More Hiring Events Around It

Different event, different day, different audience. The DREAM Job Fair on October 27 is a free disability hiring event in the same Kino Event Center. The Nesco Resource hiring event on October 28 is hiring assembly and custodian workers at up to $18 an hour. The day before the county fair, Wednesday, November 4, the Pima County One-Stop hosts an Apprenticeship Access Day from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Northwest Service Center, 1010 W. Miracle Mile, with more than 10 paid apprenticeship programs. If you missed the county's summer fair, our August 19 coverage shows how these days run, and the Fall 2026 job fairs guide tracks the rest of the season.

🔎 Search Jobs Now

For more on the roles, browse the TucsonHIRED Career Center and the healthcare careers hub.

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📢 Employers: Competing With the County for Talent?

Job seekers who want steady, benefits-backed work are actively looking this fall. Post your openings on TucsonHIRED and put your jobs in front of local candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next Pima County Career Fair?

Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kino Event Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way in Tucson.

Which employers will be at the November 5 fair?

Pima County hasn't published the roster yet. Its listing says job seekers can meet county departments and community partners. Past county fairs have included the Sheriff's Department, the courts, the Library, Tucson Police, state corrections and local school districts.

How do I apply for Pima County jobs?

Through the county's online careers portal on Workday, at pimacounty.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/pimacareers. Each posting lists its pay range and minimum qualifications.

What benefits do Pima County jobs offer?

The county lists an Arizona State Retirement System or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System pension, 12 paid holidays, 120 hours each of vacation and sick leave in the first year, up to $5,250 a year in education reimbursement and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.

Do veterans get preference for Pima County jobs?

Veterans, applicants with a disability and Native American applicants who are not current county employees can claim up to 15 preference points, added after a passing score, for an initial hire.

What should I bring to the career fair?

Printed resumes, a pen, a notepad and a photo ID. Setting up your county careers portal profile ahead of time saves time if you decide to apply.

The Kino Event Center sits just off Ajo Way and Kino Parkway, an easy ride from anywhere in town. Get your resume printed and your profile started, and walk in on November 5 ready to talk about the long haul.

Pima County Career Fair Nov. 5: Public-Sector Jobs at the Kino Event Center