Currently, the City of Jefferson employs approximately 412 full-time, and 367 part-time, elected and seasonal employees.
Employment applications are kept active for one year. If an individual decides to apply for another position within the year, a phone call or e-mail request to the HR department will have their application considered for another specific position.
The City of Jefferson has a residency requirement where full-time employees must reside within a 25 mile radius (25 Mile Radius Map) and 30 minutes of the City limits within 6 months of employment. Police and Fire Department personnel must reside within 25 miles and 30 minutes of the City limits within one year of employment. The City Administrator and Department Directors must reside within the City limits within 6 months of employment.
The City of Jefferson is currently accepting applications for:
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT- The Department of Parks and Recreation seeks applications for seasonal positions including, intern, leisure class instructors, aquatic facilities managers, lifeguards, swim instructors, pool customer service attendants, and concession attendants; day camp staff; volleyball officials; adult softball umpires; youth baseball & softball umpires; Start Smart staff; tee-ball/coach pitch umpires; athletic field supervisors and field maintenance assistants; golf course clubhouse attendants and maintenance assistants; junior golf instructors and volunteers; park maintenance and forestry/landscape assistants; ice skating instructors; and synchronized skating coaches. Information including qualifications, responsibilities, pay and work hours is available on our website by visiting the Parks and Recreation webpage and clicking the left navigation bar "about us" and then "employment" and information is also available in the Human Resources Department located at 320 E. McCarty. Application deadline is February 12. For more detailed job descriptions click here.
POLICE OFFICERS- Individuals must be career-oriented, have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid Missouri drivers license with a good driving record, have no felony convictions nor convictions of crimes of moral indecency, possess or be able to secure a Missouri State Law Enforcement License as a Commissioned Law Enforcement Officer within six months of hire, and have the ability to work a rotating shift. Paid training for licensing, plus equipment and uniforms furnished. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must pass a written test and 1 mile run plus an extensive background investigation and criminal history check before being considered. Monthly salary is $2,806-$4,209, plus holiday pay with lateral entry adjustments possible.
Please include an email address on the employment application. You will be contacted by the email you provide concerning the testing date and time. Application deadline is February 12.
Applications are being accepted for a CODE ENFORCEMENT & BUILDING INSPECTOR. This full-time, seasonal position will help with interior/exterior inspections and perform data entry. Hourly wage $7.50-$9.00, depending on experience. Benefits are not available with this position. Application deadline is February 26.
The City provides excellent employee benefits. Full-time personnel must reside within 25 miles and 30 minutes of the City limits within six months of hire. All full-time employees are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. The City participates in the E-Verify program. All notifications for testing and receipt of application will be sent by email to the email address listed on the employment application.
Interested candidates may apply at the City of Jefferson Human Resources Dept. located at 320 E. McCarty in Jefferson City, MO 65101. Office hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. You may also apply here on the website by clicking the "employment application" box on the left navigation bar. For more information, please call 573.634.6529.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Jefferson City, Missouri.
The City of Jefferson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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