Current Employment Opportunities

The following jobs are currently available with the City of Kalamazoo. Individuals who are interested in employment with the City of Kalamazoo are welcome to review our positions and apply for employment.

• Download Employment Application (.pdf)
• Download Public Safety Employment Application (.pdf)
• Download Affirmative Action/EEO Form (.pdf)

Ongoing Employment Opportunities

Individuals who are interested in employment with the City of Kalamazoo should review our ongoing positions listed below.  You may apply for employment using the application provided for the position(s).

• We need to know what position(s) you are applying for from the list below.
• Your application will remain on file for 6 months.
• Applications may be updated by calling our office at 337-8052.
• Successfully passing a drug screen is required.

• The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Police Officer - $19.75/hr - Requires high school diploma or equivalent, and Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certification or certifiable; bachelor's degree preferred. Position is responsible for general duties in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Upon successful completion of training for Police and Fire becomes Public Safety Officer (doc) beginning at $24.29/hr.  View Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers Association (KPSOA) Benefits.

Download application for Public Safety Officers (.pdf)

School Crossing Guard - $7.40hr - The Department of Public Safety is considering candidates for the position of School Crossing Guard.  Hours vary according to post, approximately 20 hours per week.  Employees must be available for split shifts (morning and afternoon) on school days between September and mid-June.

Employees will work in inclement weather conditions; need a home phone and their own transportation.  Must be able to hold up a sign and cross street intermittently for 45 minutes at a time.  The selected employees must exercise good judgment in providing safe crossing for school children.  Must also be reliable, prompt and consistent in their duties at their post.

Hiring is contingent upon passing a drug screen and criminal history background check.  After hire, employees attend State required training at the City's expense. 

Energetic and positive individuals should apply at: Human Resources Department, 241 W. South Street, Kalamazoo, MI  49007.  EOE        

Download application for School Crossing Guard (.pdf)