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1. How do I know what jobs the city has open?

Open positions are posted in the Human Resources Office, online, on Cox Channel 20, in local news print, and on our Job Line at (405) 359-4648.

The Human Resources Office is located at:
7 North Broadway
Edmond, OK 73034

2. How do I apply for employment with the City of Edmond?

We only accept applications for posted job openings. Applications are available online and are required for each job opening. To request an application be mailed or faxed to you, contact our office at (405) 359-4685 or in person at:

7 North Broadway
Edmond, OK 73034

3. What is the selection process for City of Edmond jobs?

Human Resources Department and the hiring supervisor and/or department head will screen the applications for applicants who meet the requirements of the job. Once applications are screened, specific job testing or a panel interview may be conducted for applicants who meet the job requirements. After the initial selection interview / testing process, a final interview with the hiring department head may be conducted. The selection process may vary for police officers and firefighters.

4. What happens to my application when I submit it to your database?

Our applicant tracking system will send you an automated email message to inform you that we have your application. From this point, our recruiters will review your application

5. When should I expect to hear from you in reference to my application?

Initially you should receive a message telling you that we have your application in the database. From that point it can take up to two weeks or longer for your application to be reviewed by the recruiters and the hiring managers. If you are being considered for the position, you will be contacted directly. If you are not being considered, you should receive an email thanking you for your interest. You may always contact the HR office to check on the status of your application by calling 405-359-4685.

6. Can I attached a resume to my application?

Within the online application, there is a section titled Standard Application UPLOAD, this area allows you to upload a resume, cover letters, certifications, reference letters or anything that you would like to submit with your application. There is a maximum size of 5MB for the upload. If you find you are having difficulties uploading an item, you may contact the Human Resources office at 405-359-4685.

7. I do not have a resume to attach to the application. Is one required?

For most of our posted positions, a resume is not required to be submitted with the application. If there is a requirement it will be stated in the summary of the job posting. It is recommended to attach a resume if you feel that it will aid in providing information about your credentials, qualifications and work history.

8. Any suggestions in completing the application?

Be sure to have all the information you need before you apply for a job. That includes accurate work history dates, education or certification dates, supervisor contacts, job titles and a summary of the duties of the position you held. Follow instructions and review the application before you hit submit so you can ensure that you don’t have any major errors.

9. I am having issues submitting my application, what should I do?

If you are having difficulties utilizing the online application program, you may call the Human Resources office for direction on submitting an application either in their office of on another devise. The program is not user friendly with mobile devices at this time, but it is something that we are working to improve in the future.

10. I’m interested in being a Police Officer/Fire Fighter, how do I apply for these positions?

As with all of our positions, we only accept applications when there is an opening. For our Police and Fire positions, it is the same. However if you would like information on the requirements required to apply for Fire and Police, there are dedicated pages on the City’s website that provides this information. You may find this information under the department information for Fire and Police.
Otherwise, when there are opening, they will be posted on the Career pages.