In the recruitment of local government employees, the basic criterion is primarily qualifications, but also knowledge, skills, general abilities and predispositions. The process of employment policy of employees in local government units is extremely important for this sector to function properly: to pursue its objectives and be effective in its actions. The increasing importance of employees in local government administration units is also influenced by increasing social expectations. The process of capturing employees of local government units is complicated process and consists of many stages. The aim of the article is to show the mechanisms of employing and selecting local government employees. The article is a preliminary analysis of the process of employment policy of local government employees.