Home
Employment opportunities
City of Kent Jobs
*We request that you apply on-line for all City of Kent positions.
*If you experience any difficulty completing the on-line application, please contact our office directly at 253-856-5270 and we will make accommodations as needed.
Job Opportunities RSS feed 
| Water Maintenance Assistant - Water |
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT- OPERATIONS
WATER DIVISION
WATER MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
(8 Month & 4 Month Positions)
Hourly Rate: $12.00 – $16.00 per hour depending on experience
Hours of Work: Weekdays, weekends, and holidays 6:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Hours may vary slightly with weekend special events
Open/Close Dates: Open Until Filled
Apply for the Water Maintenance Assistant - Water Position |
| Vegetation Maintenance Assistant - Street |
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT- OPERATIONS
STREET DIVISION
VEGETATION MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT – STREET
(8 Month & 4 Month Positions)
Hourly Rate: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour depending on experience
Hours of Work: Weekdays, weekends, and holidays 6:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Hours may vary slightly with weekend special events
Open/Close Dates: Open Until Filled
Apply for the Vegetation Maintenance Assistant - Street Position |
| Parks Maintenance Temporary Assistants |
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PARKS MAINTENANCE DIVISION
(8 Month & 4 Month Positions)
Hourly Rate: $11.00 – $14.00 per hour depending on experience
Hours of Work: Weekdays, weekends, and holidays 6:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Hours may vary slightly with weekend special events
Open/Close Dates: Open Until Filled
Apply for the Parks Maintenance Temporary Assistants Position |
| Maintenance Assistant – Storm and Sewer |
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT- OPERATIONS
UTILITIES DIVISION
(8 Month & 4 Month Positions)
Hourly Rate: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour depending on experience
Hours of Work: Weekdays, weekends, and holidays 6:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Hours may vary slightly with weekend special events
Open/Close Dates: Open Until Filled
Apply for the Maintenance Assistant – Storm and Sewer Position |
| Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp Director |
2010 SUMMER TEMPORARY/SEASONAL RECRUITMENT
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
YOUTH AND TEEN SERVICES/ADAPTIVE RECREATION DIVISION
(1 Position Available)
OPENS: February 15, 2010
CLOSES: March 5, 2010
HOURS: 40 hours per week - Camp runs from June 23 August 20, 8:00am 5:00pm
SALARY: $12.00-$13.00 per hour depending on experience
Apply for the Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp Director position |
| Adaptive Recreation Summer Day Camp Leader |
2010 SUMMER TEMPORARY/SEASONAL RECRUITMENT
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
YOUTH AND TEEN SERVICES/ADAPTIVE RECREATION DIVISION
(2 Position Available)
OPENS: February 15, 2010
CLOSES: March 26, 2010
Hours: 40 hours per week - Camp runs from June 23 – August 20,
Salary: $9.00-$10.00 per hour depending on experience
Apply for the Adaptive Recreation Summer Day Camp position |
| Summer Playground Leader |
2010 SUMMER TEMPORARY/SEASONAL RECRUITMENT
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
YOUTH AND TEEN SERVICES/SPECIALIZED RECREATION DIVISION
(5 Positions Available)
OPENS: February 15, 2010
CLOSES: March 26, 2010
Hours: 23 hours per week (Program runs from June 23 through August 19)
Salary: $9.50-$12.00 per hour depending on experience
Apply for the Summer Playground Leader position |
| Camp WALKAPALA Day Camp Leaders |
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Youth and Teen Services
(7 Positions Available)
OPENS: February 15, 2010
CLOSES: March 26, 2010
Hours: 40 hours per week (Camp runs from June 23 - August 20, 2010 7:00am 6:00pm)
Salary: $9.00-$10.00 per hour depending on experience
Apply for the Camp WALKAPALA Day Camp Leaders position |
| Job Coach |
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Youth and Teen Division
(1 positions available)
Hours: 38 per week
Mondays – Friday, July 6 - August 13, 2010
Must be able to start work on June 14 for pre-planning
Salary: $13.00 per hour depending on experience
Opens: February 15, 2010
Closes: March 26, 2010
Apply for the Job Coach Position |
LATERAL POLICE OFFICER
The Kent Police Department is currently accepting applications for lateral police officers. A lateral officer must have been employed as a full time commissioned general authority law enforcement officer by a state, county, or municipal agency and completed a state law enforcement academy.
Current Hiring Status:
Although there are no open positions at this time, all applications received will be held for future openings resulting from attrition and a potential annexation that may add 20 - 25 police officers.
As 2009 progresses, the economy and the decision on the annexation will bring more clarity on the hiring plan.
You are encouraged to apply for the position now or contact Lt. Lisa Price at 253-856-5871 for additional information. lprice@ci.kent.wa.us
Hiring Process Information:
Lateral applicants are not required to take a written or a physical testing assessment. The testing process consists of an oral board with a pass/fail component.
Lateral candidates must successfully pass an extensive background check, and medical, psychological and polygraphs tests.
If you would like to participate in the lateral process, please apply at: www.ci.kent.wa.us/jobs
Department Information:
The Kent Police Department has 130 sworn officers and 57 full-time and part-time civilian personnel.
We offer a wide variety of law enforcement assignments within the patrol division including canine, bicycle patrol, field training, marine services, SWAT, hostage negotiations and traffic enforcement. The Support Service Division includes the Detective and Evidence Units, Community Education Unit, Training Center and indoor firearms range, Corrections Facility and a 24/7 Records Unit. The department was one of the first in Washington State to obtain national accreditation from Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA).
Initial assignment for all officers is to the patrol division. Patrol officers work a 4 days on, 3 days off work week, with days off rotating every 6 weeks. All officers successfully completing probation bid for their shift on a semi-annual basis. Police officers also receive education reimbursement, longevity compensation, excellent medical, dental and vision benefits and the best available training and equipment. Salary enhancements for education degree and specialty assignments are available, as is a physical fitness incentive program.
Salary Information:
2009 lateral base salary ranges from $58,092 progressing to $73,123 and can be enhanced by education, specialty assignments and longevity. Lateral candidate salary is DOQ.
Contact Information:
Recruiting Hotline Number: 253-856-5844
Recruiting Web Address: kpdrecruiting@ci.kent.wa.us
CORRECTIONS OFFICER
The City of Kent Corrections Facility is accepting applications for entry level correction officers. The City is looking for energetic, dedicated men and women who are interested in a challenging and rewarding career.
Application Process
Entry level candidates participate in a testing process conducted by Public Safety Testing (the candidate completes a physical agility test and written examination) . Qualified candidates proceed to an oral board conducted by the Kent Corrections Division.
Entry (level) candidates must successfully pass an extensive background check, medical, psychological and polygraph examination. If you are interested in an entry level position, please apply at: www.PublicSafetyTesting.com
Department information:
The City of Kent Corrections Facility has 25 trained professional Corrections Officers and (two) civilian personnel.
The City of Kent Corrections Facility is a nationally accredited corrections facility and is known as the largest municipal jail in the northwest, housing 122 misdemeanant inmates on average each day and provide alternative programming to those who qualify.
In addition to the duties of Corrections Officer, assignments include Field Training Officer, Accreditation Officer, Trustee Coordinator, Programs Coordinator and Work Crew Coordinator.
Job Requirements
Entry level candidates must be 18 years of age at the time of state certification, a US Citizen, graduated from a standard High School or possess a GED, or equivalent; possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one; pass a polygraph examination; successfully complete all requirements of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission basic Correction Officer Training Academy including defensive tactics within six months of employment; complete basic First Aid/CPR certification within the first year of employment.
Salary information:
2007 base salary range from $43,800 to $53,340 annually and can be enhanced by education, specialty assignments and longevity.
Contact information:
Recruiting Hotline Number: (253) 856-5844
Recruiting Web Address: kpdrecruiting@ci.kent.wa.us
FIREFIGHTER
Serving the greater Kent area. Must be 18 years of age or older by the time of appointment, U.S. Citizen, high school graduate or GED equivalent. Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and successfully complete the employer’s defensive driving program within six months of employment. EMT certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment while maintaining a current level of certification. Additional Civil Service qualifying tests ands oral interviews will be conducted and conditional offers of employment will be made upon successful completion of a background check, driving record, and medical and psychological examination. Positions in this class must meet Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
2007 Starting pay - $4,611
Apply at: www.PublicSafetyTesting.com
Entry-level firefighter testing through www.PublicSafetyTesting.com. Additional Civil Service qualifying tests ands oral interviews will be conducted beginning in July.
Valley Communications Center is a regional 911 center and provides emergency services dispatching for most of South King County. Valley Communications Center may be hiring Call Receivers and Dispatchers. Excellent benefits, eleven paid holidays and opportunity for advancement.
The Valley Communications Center web site
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Kent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in it's workforce. It is also the policy of the City to assure equal employment opportunities on the basis of qualifications and merit without discrimination because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, or sensory, mental or physical disability.