Employment Opportunities

The City of Montclair does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sex or sexual orientation.

Police Department Hiring Standards, Please read this information prior to applying for any position in the Police Department.

Fire Department Hiring Standards, Please read this information prior to applying for any position in the Fire Department.

Typing Certificate Requirement/Providing Agencies Attached is a suggested list of agencies that will test you and provide you with a typing certificate. Various fees apply depending on the agency. Please read the requirements listed on this sheet carefully if the position for which you are applying requires a typing certificate.

Application and Supplements

Click one of the links below to download the City of Montclair Employment Application

Montclair Employment Application (Application Only - No Supplements)

Senior Recreation Leader / Recreation Leader / Senior Recreation Specialist (Employment Application with Supplemental Questionnaire)

Senior Learning Leader / Learning Leader / Substitute Learning Leader (Employment Application with Supplements)

Police Department - Peace Officer Positions (Employment Application with Supplemental Questionnaire)

Note: Please save Application and/or Supplemental Questionnaires to a local drive. You can then open to complete and re-save your answers for submission. "Fillable" versions allow you to type in your answers, but must be printed out for a physical signature. "Printable" versions have lines to fill in your answers by hand or typewriter. All applications must have a physical signature (not digital signature), emailed pdfs and faxed copies showing the physical signature will satisfy filing deadlines.

Community Compliance Specialist

Full Time
2 weeks ago

Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $4,785 – $5,816/Mo. Posted Date: 5/11/2022 Post Expiration: 6/1/2022 Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City's General Code Enforcement Unit including zoning, property maintenance, and other aspects of the Municipal Code. Interprets and explains laws and regulations to the general public to gain conformance....

Park Leader

Part Time
2 weeks ago

Type: Part Time Salary/Pay Rate: $15.00 – $18.23/hour. Posted Date: 5/11/2022 Post Expiration: 6/1/2022 The Park Leader works approximately up to 35 hours per week, Monday – Sunday, and holidays at an assigned Montclair outdoor park site. Program time may vary from morning; afternoon and evenings Assignment will be a 17-week program, May 28 –...

Firefighter (Paramedic) (Lateral)

Full Time
2 months ago

Type: Full Time Scheduled salary increases through 2025 - up to $104,148/yr. Posted Date: 04/06/2022 Responds to alarms and fights fires following departmental procedures; assists in building ventilation; performs salvage work after emergencies; rescues endangered persons; operates fire trucks, and other apparatus; assists in simple maintenance, upkeep, and repairs to Fire Department apparatus and equipment;...

Fire Engineer

Full Time
2 months ago

Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $6,283 – $7,637/Mo. Posted Date: 04/06/2022 Under general supervision, drives assigned fire apparatus or other automotive equipment to scenes of emergencies; operates fire pumps, aerial devices, and other Fire Department equipment; assists in suppression of fires and the mitigation of other emergency incidents; performs inspection, preventive maintenance and minor repairs...

Senior Recreation Leader

Part Time
4 months ago

Type: Part Time Salary/Pay Rate: $16.44 - $19.98/hr Posted Date: 01/26/2022 The Senior Recreation Leader works up to an average of 29 hours per week, Monday – Sunday, assigned at the Youth Center, Senior Center, sports programs or other recreation facility or programs. Hours will vary but candidate must be available to work weekday afternoons,...

Recreation Leader

Part Time
4 months ago

Type: Part Time Salary/Pay Rate: $15.00 - $18.23/hr Posted Date: 01/26/2022 The Recreation Leader may work up to an average of 29 hours per week, Monday – Sunday, at the Youth Center, Senior Center, sports programs or other recreation facility or programs. Hours will vary but candidate must be available to work most weekday afternoons,...

Firefighter (Paramedic) (Entry-Level)

Full Time
11 months ago

Type: Full Time Scheduled salary increases through 2025 - up to $104,148/yr. Posted Date:07/06/2021 Continuous Recruitment Responds to alarms and fights fires following departmental procedures; assists in building ventilation; performs salvage work after emergencies; rescues endangered persons; operates fire trucks, and other apparatus; assists in simple maintenance, upkeep, and repairs to Fire Department apparatus and...

Learning Leader

Part Time
1 year ago

Type:Part Time Salary/Pay Rate:$17.00 - $20.66/hr Posted Date:06/21/2016 This is part-time position dependent on grant funding and grant performance. The incumbent may work an average of 29 hours per week as needed, Monday through Friday between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at a designated Montclair After-School Program (MAP) site, with some occasional...

Substitute Learning Leader

Part Time
1 year ago

Type:Part Time Salary/Pay Rate:$16.55 - $20.12/hr. (Grant funded position) Posted Date:07/26/2018 12:40 PM This is an on-call, temporary part-time position dependent on grant funding and grant performance. The incumbent may work 0-29 hours per week as needed, Monday through Friday at a designated Montclair After-School Program (MAP) site, with some occasional weekend assignments. This is...

Senior Learning Leader

Part Time
1 year ago

Type:Part Time Salary/Pay Rate:$21.19 - $25.76/hr Posted Date:11/19/2020 5:52 PM This is a part-time position dependent on grant funding and grant performance. The incumbent may work an average of 29 hours per week as needed, Monday through Friday between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at a designated Montclair After-School Program (MAP) site,...

Reserve Police Officer level III and II

Part Time
1 year ago

Type:Part Time Salary/Pay Rate:$300 Per Month (Plus City Pays for uniforms and equipment) Posted Date:07/06/2017 Voluntary, part-time assignment, assisting regular Police Officers in full range of responsibilities (dependent upon level of training and departmental orientation). May work special "plain-clothes" assignments and other "paid-duty" details. May be assigned dispatcher or clerical duties. Please review the full...

Police Officer (Lateral)

Full Time
1 year ago

Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $6,369- $8,036*/month Posted Date: 07/06/2017 Under general supervision prevents crimes, enforces laws, investigates complaints, and apprehend criminals and suspects; protects the innocent, helps the distressed, safeguards public rights, and aids in the administration of justice; and assumes responsibilities and performs duties related to the work, as required. *Includes other special...

Police Officer (Entry-Level)

Full Time
1 year ago

Before submitting an employment application, candidates for the Police Officer (Entry-Level) recruitment must pass either the California POST PelletB with a T-score total of 48 or higher or apply first through the National Testing Network (NTN) and take the test administered by them. Candidates applying through NTN should not submit a City Application until requested...

Police Dispatcher (Lateral)

Full Time
1 year ago

Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $4,491 - $5,459/month Posted Date: 11/21/2018 4:54 PM This is a lateral recruitment for experienced Public Safety Dispatchers, or candidates who have successfully completed, or are currently enrolled in, the Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course. Under supervision, receives and transmits emergency public safety messages by telephone, voice radio, and alarm...

Police Dispatcher (Entry-Level)

Full Time
1 year ago

Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $4,491 - $5,459/month Posted Date: 11/21/2018 This is a recruitment for Entry-Level Public Safety Dispatchers. Under supervision, receives and transmits emergency public safety messages by telephone, voice radio, and alarm signals, and performs related duties as required. Must work alternating shifts including some weekends and holidays. Please review the full job flyer before...

Police Cadet

Part Time
1 year ago

Type: Part Time Salary/Pay Rate: $14.52 - 17.65/Hr. Posted Date: 06/21/2016 This is a part-time position (20-30 hours of duty per week) with no fringe benefits other than salary and sick leave accrual as per the Healthy Workplace/Healthy Families Act of 2014. Police Cadets are non-sworn personnel and are generally assigned to the Special Services...