City of Jacksonville Employment Overview

The City of Jacksonville is a municipality employing approximately 500 individuals in many different capacities. Employees enjoy rewarding careers in various fields such as Public Safety, Recreational Services, Clerical Support and Information Technology. The City offers a generous benefits package to all eligible employees, as well as specialized training programs designed to enhance employees' skills.

The City of Jacksonville is committed to equal opportunity employment in its efforts to maintain a diverse, innovative and progressive workforce.

Within this site are some of the most frequently asked questions about employment with the City. Find out how you can become a part of a team committed to providing "Quality Services for Quality Living!"

HIRING PROCESS

 Applicants for positions with the City must complete an on-line application for all posted vacancies. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of applications.  Applications are valid only for the position for which applied.  If applicants are interested in other posted vacancies, they will need to submit a separate application.

Vacant positions will remain posted for at least five business days.  All vacancies are considered open until filled; there are no posted closing dates.

All applications are reviewed by Human Resources.  Only applications for those who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further review.  Those applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications for a position will not be forwarded.

Selection for interviews is made based on applicants who are deemed the best match for the vacancy.  Normally, interviews are conducted by a panel of at least two individuals.  In some cases, candidates will be tested on related job knowledge and may be asked to demonstrate their abilities (practical test).

When selection for the position has been made and the candidate reports for work, the other applicants are notified via e-mail or US Mail (if no valid e-mail address is provided) that they have not been selected.

Once the selected applicant has received a conditional offer of employment, he or she will be required to undergo a criminal records check and successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates for Police Officer, Telecommunciator, Records Clerk and Firefighter positions, are required to complete additional steps in the hiring process.  Applicants may view these steps by visiting "Police Department Applicant Information" and "Police Records Clerk and Telecommunicator Applicant Information" sections found in the Employment section of the City website.

E-VERIFY

The City of Jacksonville is required by law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.  The City of Jacksonville will provide the Social Security (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  See posters below for details.

E-Verify Poster (PDF) English	E-Verify Poster (PDF) Spanish
Right-to Work Poster (PDF) English	Right-to-Work Poster (PDF) Spanish