The City of Hollywood is searching for applicants who are dedicated to providing municipal services for our diverse community in an atmosphere of cooperation, courtesy and respect. We empower our employees by giving them responsibility and authority to make their job and the City a better place to live, work, and play.

If this work environment sounds exciting, please view our job vacancies and click on the *apply on-line* link below.

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Application must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern time on the closing date in order to be considered for employment.  Click here to see the current openings.
 
Applications:

Applications can be obtained and submitted to:
The City of Hollywood, City Hall
Employment Office, Room 206
2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020
Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Monday Through Friday

The City's Employment Application is also available on-line and in pdf file format:

		On-Line Application If applying for the Police Officer position, applicant must ensure appropriate test scores are received in Human Resources (see announcement) before application will be accepted.
		PDF file Application (pdf: 434kb/6 pages)
		Fire Department Personal History Statement (pdf: 845kb/20 pages) This document must be completed if you are applying for a position within the Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department and turned with your application.
		Police Personal History Statement (pdf: 238kb/25 pages) This document must be completed if you are applying for a position within the Hollywood Police Department and turned in with your application.
		Veteran's Preference Questionnaire (pdf: 404kb/1 page) If claiming veteran's preference, you must download this form, complete and submit to Human Resources with a copy of your DD214. The DD214 and this form must be submitted by the closing date of the job vacancy in order to receive preference Points.
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Information:

		Official application and additional information available  http://www.hollywoodfl.org,  or visit the Employment Office, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Room 206, Hollywood, FL 33020, between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday excluding holidays.  To be considered an official application or resume must be received at the above address by 5:00 PM on the announcement closing date indicated.
		Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility.   Note minimum education and experience requirements.  Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position.  Evidence of GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma.   Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application.   Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.
		Employment of Relatives:  The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees.   Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions: The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources; The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list; The Department or Office Director must demonstrate to the Director, Human Resources and Risk Management that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee; and, The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources and Risk Management demonstrate to the City Manager that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee. Any recommended promotion of a relative of a city employee should be presented to the City Manager for approval by the Department/Office Director.
		Examination:  Depending on the position, the examination process may consist of one or any combination of the following: written examination, performance examination, education and experience  evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.   You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail.  A passing grade is required on each part of the process.   Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months.   Your examination results will be sent by mail as soon as possible after the grading is completed. Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates.  Departments fill vacancies from this list.   The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified.   Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.   Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts.  Your eligibility may be cancelled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work.  You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.
		Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities.  Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.
		Veteran's Preference: Veterans preference will be granted to Florida residents in accordance with Florida law to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.  Preference points will be awarded only if a copy of supporting documentation (DD-214 and/or proof of receipt of disability benefits) is provided at time of application.
		Identification Requirements: A valid paper social security card and a governmentally issued photo ID are required at the time of selection interview.
		Appointments:  Employment is subject to the selected candidate passing a background verification and medical examination, which may include a drug screening.
		If this Classification Requires Ability to Drive City Vehicles: Successful candidates must have a valid Florida driver's or CDL license and will be required to maintain authority to drive city vehicles throughout employment.
		When faxing a resume, please include the job title   Via fax: (954) 921-3487
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