Hiring Policy

The City of Aberdeen affirmatively recruits, hires, trains, and promotes the most qualified persons into all job levels without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability.

View all job openings. View Parks, Recreation, and Forestry part-time/seasonal job openings.

Submitting an Application

To be considered for one of the posted positions, an application for employment must be completed and returned to the Human Resource Department no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date indicated. A detailed resume may be submitted if you wish, but it is not required.

Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT & Police Officer Applications

Applications for Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT and Police Officer positions are accepted continuously for competitive examinations to establish eligibility lists for future hiring.

Drug-Free Workplace Screenings

The City of Aberdeen complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act. A pre-employment drug screen is required prior to employment in any posted city position and a confirmed positive drug screen will deny city employment for a period of six months.

Available Benefits

We offer a competitive package of benefits and welcome your inquiries.