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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. 

KEYBOARDING CLERK I (Police Department)

Full Time Position. Under 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. 
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KEYBOARDING CLERK I (DPW)

Part-Time - 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. Salary D.O.Q.
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SUPERVISOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK

Under direction, provides technical support and guidance to all City staff and monitors help desk support operations. Candidate will provide hardware and software support to end-users, including problem troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution. Applicant will supervise/assist with implementation and maintenance of desktop operating systems, applications, and hardware. Serve as liaison to third party technical companies retained by the City for network management, security systems, communications, etc. Maintains physical and cloud-based servers for appropriate data retention and back-up systems. Prepares reports and maintains records as needed; may perform other related work as required. Applicant must possess four (4) years of experience in an Information Technology operational unit of a public or private information processing facility, including at least three (3) years of experience with an information technology help desk or operational support unit supporting a multiplatform Client/Server LAN or WAN environment and/or Mainframe operation, one (1) year of which shall have been in a lead capacity. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or information technology may be substituted for one year of experience. Salary D.O.Q. Closing Date: September 29, 2023. City of Hackensack reserves the right to fill this position prior to the posted closing date. EOE.
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ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR- CITY OF HACKENSACK

Under direction, 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 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. 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. HHS license required.
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LABORER 1 (JANITORIAL)

Full Time Position. Applicant will be responsible for daily maintenance of City Buildings, including but not limited to dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and maintenance of restrooms.  Performs simple and moderately physically-strenuous tasks involved in cleaning and maintaining offices, furniture, buildings and grounds, etc.  At minimum, two (2) years of experience required in maintenance of floors, including stripping and waxing, using floor buffer, shampooing carpets, mopping, and cleaning different surfaces.  Must be able to lift moderately heavy objects using proper safety equipment.  Appointees must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.  Salary D.O.Q. 
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LABORER I – Parks/Trees DEPT

Under supervision, performs various types of manual and unskilled laboring work, and may drive a truck in connection with laboring work on occasion; does other related duties as required. Must be able to load, lift and move equipment and supplies. Cut grass, trim hedges, snow removal, cold patching/street repair work. Operation of construction and maintenance equipment, sewer repair, building maintenance, & routine repairs. Additional responsibilities will be discussed upon interview/hiring process. Appointees are required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey. CDL License is preferred. Salary D.O.Q.
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BUILDING INSPECTOR

PART TIME - Under direction, inspects new and existing buildings and structures to ensure compliance with the state uniform construction code. Enforces same to ensure public safety, health, and welfare does related work as required. Knowledge of structural design and techniques in regards to wood framing, steel and wall systems, foundations, floors, & roofs. Knowledge of material standards, inspection tools, and test methods. Must Possess a valid HHS building inspectors license.Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in NJ. Salary D.O.Q.
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL

Full Time Position. Reviews applications for construction permits to ensure all necessary information and documents are included and requests additional information as instructed or directed by the appropriate Sub-Code or Construction official. Issues construction permits after approval and authorization have been granted by the appropriate Sub-Code official. Aids the general public by providing information of a technical nature concerning the requirements and standards relating to the Uniform Construction Code. Consults with solicitors, architects, owners, and contractors on compliance problems. Provides support and technical assistance to staff; may provide guidance to clerical staff. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Two (2) years of experience in work involving the processing, review, and issuance of construction permits. Ability to provide support, technical assistance, and guidance to appropriate levels of professional and clerical staff. Valid NJ Driver’s License required. Salary D.O.Q.
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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 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

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