Employment

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Ocoee.


Applications

You now apply on-line by clicking on the job title you are interested in then clicking on the "Apply Now" link. If this is the first time applying using our on-line job application, you will need an email address in order to create an account. Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of the city's application. It is important that your application show all periods of employment, education, military service or training that is relevant to the position for which you are applying. You may attach your resume to the application; however, you must include your employment history on the on-line application or your application will be considered incomplete. Applications are accepted only when applying for an open position. 

Please be sure to upload all required documents as attachments prior to submitting the application. On-line applications are stored on a secure site.  Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

Police officer applicants must agree to the Uniform and Appearance Policy (PDF). Supporting documents can be attached to your profile and include all required documents. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Firefighter applicants must have a valid FireTEAM and CPAT through the National Testing Network (NTN) within 12 months. Once the scores are received by the Ocoee Fire Department, applicants will be contacted by invitation only to complete an online City of Ocoee application. If you have questions, feel free to contact HR.

The City of Ocoee reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and to close the position prior to the initially posted closing date. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a background check, driving record review, physical and drug screen. Candidates selected for law enforcement and certain other positions will require additional screenings.

Applications may also be completed at:

City of Ocoee
Human Resources department
1 North Bluford Avenue
Ocoee, FL 34761

Job Openings

Check out our Job postings online.

Benefits

Please visit our Benefits page for more information on the outstanding benefits package offered by the City.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Ocoee is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, political affiliation or sexual orientation. The city of ocoee is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with equal employment opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Ocoee provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Read our Equal Employment Opportunity plan (PDF) for more information.

Veteran's Preference

Veteran's preference is extended per State Statute upon initial hiring and you must complete the Veteran's Preference form and attach along with your supporting documentation (DD214 or VA Letter of Disability). If you do not attach the required documentation, your request for preference will not be considered. If you do not have the required documents at the time you are completing the application, you can save the information you entered and attach the required documents at a later time. Individuals needing assistance or accommodations in accessing the application process may contact Human Resources at 407-905-3154.

E-Verify

The City of Ocoee hire only United States citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. We use E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employees Form I-9 to data from US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration records. 

The official E-Verify participation posters for current and prospective employees of their legal rights and protections are available in English and Spanish.

If you have any additional questions please visit our FAQ section, or call 407-905-3154 for assistance.