FAQs
Human Resources
No, only full-time employees are eligible for benefits.
The City typically has available entry level Public Works, Utilities, and Park Department positions. These require a high school education, drivers license, and ability to pass a physical, drug test, and a background screening. In addition, the City hires seasonal employees during the summer for certified lifeguards, wading pool attendants, concession workers, and Park Department positions. Seasonal candidates must be at least 16 years of age.
No, each applicant must have a completed application in order to be considered for a position. However, an applicant may include a cover letter and resume if they choose to.
The City of McAlester accepts applications for current openings only.
Candidates must pass both a written and physical agility test. Candidates also appear before a selection board. Once selected, candidates also must pass a state pension board physical. All candidates serve in a probationary capacity for one year.
All information may be found on our job opportunities.
The City of McAlester only accepts applications for the Fire Department when there is a vacancy. Application packets are available in Human Resources when positions are available. Information on the complete hiring process and contact information is included with the Fire Department application. Additional supplements are required for fire applicants. Refer back to the job posting to determine what supplements are required. The hiring authority will not consider your application if any supplements are missing.
Firefighter candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 45, must have a high school diploma or GED, have no felony convictions, cannot have an extensive misdemeanor or traffic record, must successfully complete a physical agility test, the ability to pass a written fire exam, and ability to pass the Oklahoma Fire Fighters Pension System Physical Examination. Candidates do not have to be a resident of the City of McAlester.
Firefighter candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 45, must have a high school diploma or GED, have no felony convictions, cannot have an extensive misdemeanor or traffic record, must successfully complete a physical agility test, the ability to pass a written fire exam, and ability to pass the Oklahoma Fire Fighters Pension System Physical Examination. Candidates do not have to be a resident of the City of McAlester.
The City of McAlester only accepts applications for the Police Department when there is a vacancy. Application packets are available in Human Resources when positions are available. Information on the complete hiring process and contact information is included with the Police Department application. Additional supplements are required for police applicants. Refer back to the job posting to determine what supplements are required. The hiring authority will not consider your application if any supplements are missing.
All applications received while the vacancy is posted are reviewed and the selected candidates are contacted for an interview by the department with the job opening. On average, it takes two to three weeks for the department to review and schedule interviews with selected applicants. In some cases, this process may take longer.
We do not keep applications on file. You must complete a separate application for each position you want to apply for.
No, a new application will need to be submitted. This ensures that we have the most recent information on your application.
Yes, you will be required to fill out another application at that time