Career Center
Come work for the City of Boston, an Equal Opportunity employer.
New applicant? Please search and apply online. If you're a returning applicant, you can log in. We also have an employee search for current employees.
Career Center Help
Career Center HelpHaving trouble with our Career Center? These resources can help.
Walk through the steps of using our Career Center.
If you are struggling, these tips answer common questions.
Life Guides
Samuel spends his days inspiring the next generation of Bostonians. Learn more about Samuel.
Hear more stories
Storytellers
Kerry is the TV operations and technology manager for the Boston City Council.
Attentive guardians
Tina is a school traffic crossing guard for the City.
History buffs
Joe Bagley is the archaeologist for the City of Boston.
Everyday heroes
Margaret shares her story of becoming a Boston firefighter.
Tech wizards
Alice is bringing free public Wi-Fi to Boston.
Helpful humans
Gabrielle helps residents, one call at a time.
Residency Requirement
Anyone can apply to work for the City, but you must be a resident by your first day of work. View a map of Boston.
Benefits
BenefitsOur employees enjoy competitive
salaries and generous benefits.
Employees can take part in our group health and group life insurance programs.
Find out more about our public employee fund, MBTA pass program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Learn about the City of Boston credit union and other savings programs.
Help with multi-step applications
How to become a Boston EMS EMT
Find out how to start a rewarding career as an Emergency Medical Technician.
How to become a police officer
You need to take the state's civil service exam and apply for the job.
How to become a firefighter
We use an innovative recruitment strategy to find future Boston firefighters.
Labor service jobs
Get involved in the City of Boston's construction projects.
Additional ways to search jobs
Contact Human Resources
We post jobs and help departments find, retain, and manage qualified and productive employees. We help City employees directly with unemployment benefits, health and life insurance, workers compensation benefits, and assistance programs.
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