Employment Policy

All applicants will be given equal consideration for all positions with the City, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability. However, Hazelwood residents will be given preference over nonresidents for positions when all qualifications of the applicants are equal. Applicants shall not be relatives of elected City officials.

General Philosophy of City Employment

All employees work toward the same goal, to provide efficient and economical municipal services to the citizens of Hazelwood. This can be achieved by mutual employee cooperation. The City shall not discriminate against any employee because of his activities or membership in an employee union or employee advisory committee.

Days of Pay

Employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, for the two (2) week period ending the previous Saturday, except as necessary to comply with applicable laws. Paydays are every other Friday.

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City of Hazelwood Employment Application Form

Current Job Openings

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
The Hazelwood Fire Department is now accepting applications for a firefighter/paramedic. Applicants must be a high school graduate and graduate of the St. Louis Fire Academy, possess a paramedic license and driver's license valid in the state of Missouri. A Hazelwood Employment Application can be downloaded off the City's website at www.hazelwoodmo.org, or one can be picked up at Fire Station #2, 6800 Howdershell Road. Applications with copies of certificates and licenses should be delivered to the Office of the Fire Chief at Fire Station #2, located at 6800 Howdershell Road, Hazelwood, MO 63042.  This paperwork can also be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  The cut off date for applications is Friday, August 13, 2010. 

POLICE OFFICER
The City of Hazelwood is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. High School Diploma and Police Certification from the Department of Public Safety Post Commission is required.  Must work flexible hours.  Excellent benefits include medical, dental insurance, excellent pension benefits, and tuition reimbursement.  Starting salary is $45,015.  Apply by Monday, August 16, 2010, at the Hazelwood City Hall, 415 Elm Grove Lane, Hazelwood, MO 63042 or fax your resume to (314) 839-0249.

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