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With more than 14,000 employees working across 41 departments, the C​ity of Phoenix offers opportunity for career growth and advancement. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards! Be a part of building the Phoenix of tomorrow.​

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

The City of Phoenix is committed to creating a workplace that represents and includes every person that makes our community great. As an employer, we consistently evaluate our policies and procedures to eliminate biases or barriers that may hinder the progress of marginalized individuals. You will find that our Employee Resource Groups are integrated in impactful trainings and that our Equal Opportunity Department seeks to raise the bar through an EO plan each year.

Featured Jobs

Police Communications - 911 Operator

​Join a team committed to serving the community. Police Communications Operators answer calls from the public and communicate via radio with police officers regarding all types of emergencies and non-emergencies.

Police Communications - 911 Operator

Police Officer

​Serving your community in a critical position with direct contact with the public.​

Police Officers Featured Job

Fire Department

The Phoenix Fire Department typically recruits for firefighters each fall. Other support roles are posted and we encourage you to apply! 

Fire Department Featured Job

Building the Phoenix of Tomorrow

​To improve the quality of life in Phoenix through efficient delivery of outstanding public services.

- City of Phoenix Mission Statement​​

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Awards & Recognition

​​​​​​​Here is a listing of the many national and international awards and recognition the city has earned, including:

Forbes Best-In-State Employers 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Employers 2024
Bloomberg Philanthropies - What Works Cities: Platinum Bloomberg Philanthropies - What Works Cities: Platinum

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Forbes - America's Best-in-State Employers Forbes - America's Best-in-State Employers
Forbes - Best Large Employers Forbes - Best Large Employers
Government Finance Officers Association – Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Government Finance Officers Association – Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
National Civic League - All-America City National Civic League - All-America City
Phoenix Business Journal - Arizona’s Largest Employers Phoenix Business Journal - Arizona’s Largest Employers
Equal Employment Opportunity/
Reasonable Accommodation Employer

The City of Phoenix does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. All individuals​ are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs.

View the City’s Statement of Commitment.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application/exam process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill-out and submit a Reasonable Accomodation Request Form. This information can be provided in an alternative format upon request.​


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