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Assessor is elected by voters to value property for taxation purposes.

BOCC Administration provides executive level support to the Board of County Commissioners. The department responds to citizen inquiries, schedules public hearings and study sessions, manages advisory boards and committees and coordinates meetings with local jurisdictions and agencies.

Clerk and Recorder is elected by voters and is responsible for serving as the clerk to the board and recording deeds, registering automobiles, issuing marriage licenses, registering voters, administering elections and maintaining records for the Board of County Commissioners.

Community Resources assists individuals and builds strong communities through its seven divisions, each offering a different and unique array of services ranging from employment and training to assisting qualified homebuyers with the purchase of their first home.

Communication Services directs the marketing, media and employee communication program for Arapahoe County and coordinates activities and events that facilitate communication among employees, citizens, news media and visitors. The department provides marketing, creative services, printing services, event planning and communications support to departments and elected offices in order to enhance Arapahoe County’s image and its ability to achieve its goals and mission.

Coroner is elected by voters to investigate deaths and issue death certificates. The Coroner is a physician trained and board certified in Forensic Pathology, which is the branch of medicine concerned with the investigation of sudden and unexpected violent or suspicious deaths.

County Attorney provides legal support and assistance to the Board of County Commissioners, Elected Officials, County departments, and appointed boards, committees and commissions.

District Attorney is elected by voters to represent them in the 18th Judicial District, which includes Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties, they elect the District Attorney to represent the County in criminal matters and prosecution.

Facilities and Fleet Management provides internal support to County departments, such as building and grounds maintenance, office services, printing services and fleet services.

Finance provides accurate, timely, and useful financial information and services to the County’s internal management, as well as to the general public. Divisions include: Accounting, Budget, Purchasing and Administration. The Veteran Services office also is located in this department.

Human Resources is responsible for the recruiting, training and administering benefit programs for the County’s workforce.

Information Technology operates the County’s data and voice computer systems and evaluates and develops potential technology to improve work productivity.

Public Trustee is appointed by the governor to handle foreclosures of deeds of trust, releases of deeds of trust, and tax escrow accounts for land purchase contracts.

Public Works and Development oversees the orderly development of the County and maintenance of the roadways through the building, planning, engineering, zoning, mapping and road and bridge divisions.  Animal Control also is handled within this department.

Sheriff is elected by voters to serve as the chief law enforcement officer of the County. He is responsible for maintaining the peace and enforcing state criminal laws. The Sheriff also operates the County jail and is the fire warden for prairie and forest fires.

TANF - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families

Treasurer is elected by voters and is responsible for collecting, holding and disbursing County funds. The Treasurer collects property taxes and distributes the revenue to the County and other local governments, including school districts and special districts.

Tri-County Health Department protects, promotes and improves the health, environment and quality of life for one million residents of Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties.