The City Of Hackensack

Personnel & Insurance

The Hackensack Personnel Department strives to provide quality human resource services to recruit, develop, motivate and retain a diverse workforce within a safe and productive work environment.  Our goal is to maximize individual and organizational potential, to better serve the residents and patrons of the City of Hackensack.  The City employs approximately 450 full-time employees, the majority of whom are assigned to the Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments.  In conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Personnel, we attend to the processes of employee hiring, promotion, training, and discipline, as well as oversight of employee benefit administration and labor contract negotiations.  The City is self-insured for both risk and worker’s compensation insurance.

Employment Opportunities

The Personnel Department maintains all employment applications and resumes.  The City of Hackensack is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity.  To view our current employment opportunities, or submit an application online, please use the portal below.  Applications and resumes can also be emailed to apply@hackensack.org

Interested candidates should also check the NJ Civil Service Commission’s website for current open competitive and promotional job announcements. You can also view open positions on the League of Municipalities website

Mechanic Diesel

Must possess a NJ valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Must have practical shop, computer diagnostic experience and be knowledgeable in diesel engines. Experience in repairing Police Vehicles, Light to Heavy Duty Trucks, Construction Equipment, Landscaping Equipment, & Snow Removal Equipment. Diagnoses trouble, disassembles engines, and examines parts for defects and excessive wear. Reconditions and replaces parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves, and bushings, and using engine lathes, boring machines, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments. Successful completion of one (1) year of training in automotive technology at an accredited community college or vocational school. Two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of diesel engines. Applicants who do not possess the required year of formal training may substitute one (1) additional year of experience. Possession of a certificate as a diesel mechanic issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence may be substituted for one (1) year of formal training. Salary D.O.Q.

Mechanic

Under direction of Fire Apparatus Mechanic, performs skilled mechanical work involving the maintenance, repair and servicing of various types of motor vehicles and/or motorized construction equipment. Diagnoses trouble, disassembles engines, and examines parts for defects and excessive wear. Reconditions and replaces parts as needed. May perform road tests when necessary. Must maintain essential records and work orders. Applicant must possess two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of various types of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment, as well as successful completion of one (1) year of training in automotive technology at an accredited community college or vocational school. One (1) additional year of experience may be substituted for formal training. Appointees are required to possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license, CDL a plus. Salary D.O.Q.

Keyboarding Clerk I (Municipal Court)

Under close supervision, performs routine, repetitive clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of

functions; does other related duties as required. Receives applications, documents, forms and fees; screens, sorts and

assembles this information for further processing. Maintain records and files. Provides general, routine information in

person and over the telephone; refers complicated or non-routine inquiries to appropriate staff. May assist in

requisitioning, storing, and distributing office supplies. Knowledge of office routines, equipment, and practices after a

period of training. Ability to organize assigned clerical work and develop effective work methods. Ability to work

effectively with associates, superior officials, and members of the public concerned with the work of the department.

Bilingual language skills in Spanish/English a plus. Salary D.O.Q.

Truck Driver

Under direction, drives a truck with a single or double axel to transport nonhazardous materials, equipment, or refuse; does other related work.  Receives written and/or oral assignments and drives trucks of varied types including trucks used for refuse and recycling collection, road maintenance and/or snow plowing and ice control work.  Applicant must possess one (1) year of experience in driving a truck with a single axle.  Appointees are required to possess a valid New Jersey CDL driver’s license, Class B at minimum with air break endorsement.  Salary D.O.Q.

Tree Maintenance Worker 1

Under direction, performs semi-skilled and manual work to assist in pruning, feeding, bracing, repairing, spraying, removing/transplanting trees and shrubs, stump removal, splitting of logs, and wood chipping. Successful candidate will learn to climb trees using a ladder, climbing hooks and belts, an aerial truck, and other manual or mechanical equipment used to aid in performing tree maintenance tasks; does related work as required. Must have the ability to work from heights in excess of 30 feet and to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 40 pounds. Applicant must possess experience in the tasks listed above. Appointees are required to possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license, CDL a plus.  Salary D.O.Q.

Contact Information
FAQs

Q. How can I become a Police Officer or Fire Fighter in the City of Hackensack?

A. First, you must be a Hackensack resident under the age of 35. Second, you must file and pass a Civil Service examination administered by the New Jersey Department of Personnel. Click Here for further information.

Q.  What are the residency requirements for Public Safety positions in the City of Hackensack?

A.  Applicants must be residents of the City of Hackensack, and must maintain continuous residency as of the announced closing date of the NJDOP examination, through and including the date of appointment.

Q. When will the next test be announced for Police and Fire?

A. Both tests for Police Officer and Fire Fighter are now announced every two (2) years. Click Here for more information.

Q.  I applied for a vacant job position.  What happens now?

A.  Resumes and applications are thoroughly reviewed based on the requirements of the specific position available.  Qualified candidates may be contacted to continue the hiring application process.  All applications and resumes are kept active on file for one year