Fort Detrick is a U.S. Army Medical Command installation that is home to 38 military and government tenants whose diverse, international missions provide extensive employment opportunities for Frederick County residents.

With 7,900 employees, including 1,300 active duty military, Fort Detrick is the largest employment campus in Frederick County.  

There are five cabinet level agencies with a presence on the Fort Detrick campus. Learn about employment opportunities with these agencies by clicking on one of the links below:

U.S. Department of Defense

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Fort Detrick is currently undergoing tremendous expansion and job growth, including over 200 jobs related to BRAC 2005.

View a list of sample occupations on Fort Detrick.

Learn about projected job growth on the Fort Detrick campus.

Connect to the Fort Detrick Civilian Personnel Office.

Visit the Fort Detrick homepage.