The City of Whitehall is an equal opportunity employer and is always interested in identifying highly qualified candidates to help better serve the community. The City accepts online applications for current job openings or when advertising for a civil service examination. For other positions of interest not currently posted, you may complete a job interest card online to be notified about future opportunities.
The City employs classified, unclassified, exempt and non-exempt staff. Classified positions such as firefighters, police officers, full-time radio operators and some full-time clerical staff are filled from candidate lists formed through competitive civil service testing. For all classified positions, Human Resources works in partnership with the Civil Service Commission to fill these positions. For unclassified positions, Human Resources coordinates the hiring process with the respective department head. We invite you to view the City of Whitehall's current employment opportunities by clicking on the box to the right.
Classified Positions
The Whitehall Civil Service Commission administers all classified testing in the city. For more information about the Civil Service Commission click here.
Dispatcher Entrance Exam- CONDUCTING ENTRANCE EXAMS!!!
The City of Whitehall is currently conducting entrance exams through the National Testing Network, Inc (NTN) for the position of Communication Operator in order to establish an eligibility list for future hiring.
Communications Operator
Police Personnel Hiring Standards
Minimum Requirements:
1) U.S. citizen; 2) 18+ upon hire; 3) H.S. diploma or GED; 4) Driver’s license; 5) Rapid & accurate call processing; 6) Excellent organizational, PR, decision-making & communications skills; 7) Fluent in reading, writing, speaking English; 8) Computer literacy & 30 wpm accurate typing; 9) Good character; drug-free; pass thorough background investigation; 10) Work variable days/hrs.; 11) Visual acuity to read, operate computer & monitor color security screens; and 12) Able to perform basic life operations–talk, hear & repetitive motions.
To receive consideration, candidates must take an entrance examination through the NTN (when offered) October - November 2011. To fill out an application through the NTN and schedule testing, please go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Emergency Communications and sign up for the City of Whitehall.
The City of Whitehall is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Police Officer Entrance Exam
The Civil Service Commission administered the Police Officer Entrance Exam on January 22, 2011. The next available testing date is scheduled to be in January of 2013.
Clerical Entrance Exam
Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Exam
The City of Whitehall has conducted its entrance exams for the position of Firefighter between June and August 2011. The next available testing date is scheduled to be in August of 2013. Please view this website 30-60 days in advance for further information and application instructions.
