City of Oklahoma City, OK

03/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/27/2024 08:16

UPDATE: OKCPS students welcome to apply on-site at OKC job fair March 28

OKCPS juniors and seniors looking for full- and part-time employment with the City of Oklahoma City are invited to apply on-site during a hiring event from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on March 28 at Douglass High School, 900 N Martin Luther King Ave.

Human Resources staff will be available to help OKCPS juniors and seniors fill out their online applications.

Students can also apply ahead of time at okc.gov/HighSchoolHiringEvent.

Students must bring a photo ID that shows their birthday to interview. Students currently under the age of 18 must have parental/guardian consent to accept conditional job offers and start the background check process.

"We want to provide students with as much opportunity to apply for these City careers," Talent Acquisition, Management and Development Manager Debbie Boyer said. "Eighteen-year-olds can start earning from around $33,000 - $43,000 with one of these entry-level full-time positions, plus have access to great benefits like a pension plan."

Juniors and seniors looking for fun part-time work can also join OKC Parks as a lifeguard, cashier or recreation leader this summer.

The City of Oklahoma City is partnering with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 2406 (AFSCME) and Douglass High School to host the hiring event.

Full-time jobs

  • Animal Welfare Officer I ($18.98 an hour)

    Must be age 18+ and have a valid driver's license (Operator). This position requires an online test when you apply and a background check, physical exam & drug test upon receiving a conditional job offer.

  • Collection and Distribution Trainee ($20.70 an hour)

    Must be age 18+ and have a valid driver's license (Operator). This position requires an interview and a background check, physical exam & drug test upon receiving a conditional job offer.

  • Crew Worker I ($15.91 an hour)

    Must be age 18+. This position requires an online test when you apply and a background check, physical exam & drug test upon receiving a conditional job offer.

  • Police Report Clerk ($17.38 an hour)

    Must be age 18+. This position requires an online test when you apply and a background check upon receiving a conditional job offer.

  • Refuse Collector Trainee ($17.38 an hour)

    Must be age 18+ and have a valid driver's license (Operator). This position requires an interview and a background check, physical exam & drug test upon receiving a conditional job offer.

  • Senior Customer Service Representative ($18.11 an hour)

    Must be age 18+. This position requires an online test when you apply and a background check upon receiving a conditional job offer.

Benefits for full-time employees include 96 hours of vacation leave and 130 hours of sick leave per year, 11 regular holidays per year, employer-paid parking/EMBARK bus pass for eligible employees working at the downtown campus, a retirement plan, medical center for employees and covered dependents, tuition reimbursement and life, health, dental and vision insurance options.

Part-time jobs

  • Administrative Technician ($14.75 an hour)

    Must be age 18+. This position requires an interview and a background check upon receiving a conditional job offer.

  • Cashier I ($12.50 an hour)

    Must be age 16+. This position requires an interview and a background check upon receiving a conditional job offer.

  • Cashier II ($14 an hour)

    Must be age 18+. This position requires an interview and a background check upon receiving a conditional job offer.

  • Lifeguard I ($13 an hour)

    Must be age 16+. This position requires an interview and a background check and drug test upon receiving a conditional job offer.

  • Lifeguard II ($15 an hour)

    Must be age 16+. This position requires an interview and a background check and drug test upon receiving a conditional job offer.

  • Recreation Leader I ($12.50 an hour)

    Must be age 16+. This position requires an interview and a background check and drug test upon receiving a conditional job offer.

  • Recreation Leader II ($14 an hour)

    Must be age 16+. This position requires an interview and a background check and drug test upon receiving a conditional job offer.

Lifeguards and cashiers can earn bonuses from April 15 to Sept. 3. Learn more here.

For more information, please visit okc.gov/HighSchoolHiringEvent or call (405) 297-2530.

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Media Contact: Maria Chaverri, (405) 297-3319 / [email protected]