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

Signal Systems Technician 2

Under direction of City Electrician, repairs traffic signal systems and fire alarm systems. Candidate must have knowledge of installing, testing, troubleshooting and repairing traffic signal equipment/systems, fire alarm systems, radio communications equipment, & wiring systems. Must be able to operate cherry picker, ladder, platform, and boom trucks. Must have knowledge of the theory and principles of electricity. Completion of a vocational, technical or specialized training program in electrical or electronic technology required. Experience must include two (2) years of work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical components, equipment, and systems. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) year of additional experience. Appointees are required to possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license, CDL a plus. Salary D.O.Q. within salary range: $40,000 to $56,750. This is a full-time, contractual position which includes health benefits, generous PTO, and enrollment in the State Pension Plan upon permanent appointment.

Parking Enforcement Officer – Overnight Shift 12AM to 8AM

Under direction, patrols designated areas and issues summonses for motor vehicles to enforce state, county, or municipal statutes, resolutions, and ordinances for regulations related to the parking of motor vehicles within the municipality; does related work as required. Ability to check the condition of parking meters and informs those responsible for the repair of meters or any malfunctions. Hang and remove various temporary no parking signs in accordance with scheduled events, construction projects, and city planning requirements. Interact professionally and courteously with the public, addressing inquiries and providing guidance on parking regulations. Capable of walking or standing for extended periods of time in all types of weather. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Valid NJ Driver’s License required. Must be able to work weekends. Starting salary $17/hour. This is a full-time, contractual position which includes health benefits, PTO, and enrollment in the State Pension Plan upon permanent appointment.

Public Safety Telecommunicator

Candidate must respond to telephone or other electronic requests for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire, medical, or other emergency services. Dispatches appropriate units to response sites as required. Must be able to obtain, verify and record details of the emergency with the use of video display, data processing, automatic number identification, and automatic location identification, switching equipment and/or other computer-oriented equipment to make a full assessment of the circumstances, while remaining calm and reassuring the caller. One (1) year of experience preferred. Salary D.O.Q. within salary range: $40,449 to $68,338. This is a full-time, contractual position which includes health benefits, generous PTO, and enrollment in the State Pension Plan upon permanent appointment.

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. Starting Salary: $40,000, D.O.Q. This is a full-time, contractual position which includes health benefits, generous PTO, and enrollment in the State Pension Plan upon permanent appointment.

Deputy Municipal Court Administrator

The Hackensack Municipal Court is seeking a motivated, self-starter, with good writing and communication skills to work under the general direction of the Judge of the Municipal Court. Candidate should have experience in court administration, case flow management, working knowledge of PCSAM, e-MACS, Web Reporter, Enterprise Portal systems, and have excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of ZOOM and Microsoft TEAMS would be helpful, but not required; and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities include but are not limited to answering queries from the public, employees, defendants; provides information and guidance to attorneys, defendants and community organizations; assist defendants with technical and procedural guidance, facilitate discussion among state, vicinage, and local management. Should have experience in the monitoring of daily, weekly and monthly reports, assist in maintaining the courts two financial accounts and draft correspondence in compliance with the New Jersey Rules of Court, Supreme Court Directives, laws and established policies and procedures governing the operation of the Municipal Courts. Unaccredited applicants shall obtain conditional accreditation within 6 months of the hire date and become fully accredited within three years of the hire date as set forth in the New Jersey Court Rules. Perform related duties as required. Salary D.O.Q., within range $50,000 to $75,000.

Electric Subcode Official

Under direction of the Construction Official, reviews plans and performs electrical inspection work to enforce the State Uniform Construction Code, the electrical subcode, and regulations adopted pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code Act; does other related work. Must be able to inspect and evaluate electrical work on construction projects. Must be able to inspect and or/ supervise inspection of electrical installations in existing buildings for conformance with the minimum safety standards incorporated in the regulations of the Uniform Code and relevant laws within the jurisdiction. May establish inspection schedules for subordinates. Prepare reports and maintain records and files. Appointee will be required to possess a valid driver’s license in the State of New Jersey; must have a valid license as an Electrical Inspector of the appropriate level, and as an Electrical Subcode Official from NJDCA; HHS license required. Salary D.O.Q. within range $65,000 to $88,000. This is a full-time, non-contractual position which includes health benefits, PTO, and enrollment in the State Pension Plan upon permanent appointment.

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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 NJCSC examination, through and including the date of appointment.

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

A. Tests for Police Officer are announced every 1 – 2 years and tests for Fire Fighter are 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

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