Employment in the Worthington City Government

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Worthington! We're excited that you are here. Please view the available positions at the bottom of this page for our current employment opportunities. If you have any questions about employment with the city, or the application process, please contact the City Clerk.

The Worthington City Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

How to Apply:

To complete the application follow these instructions

• Click on the employment application link below
• Fill in all of the document
• Print a copy for your records and click submit by email. Alternatively, you can submit by mail, fax or in person using the information below.

Employment Application

Download our application and submit it by mail, fax or in person. To download, click the link below.  If you are applying for a Police Officer position please fill out the supplemental questionnaire in addition to the employment application.

Employment Application Download

Patrol Officer Supplemental Questionnaire

Reserve Officer Supplemental Questionnaire

Please submit your completed, signed and dated application using one of the following methods:

Available Employment Positions

Below are Employment Positions currently available for the Worthington City Government. To view a position, click the item title to expand. Click the item title again to collapse the listing.

POLICE OFFICER

Police Officer

Salary:
$27.32/hour or $4,735.47/month

General Duties:
Performs patrol, investigations, traffic and other law enforcement activities during an assigned shift. The main emphasis is implementation of plans and directions as prescribed for the protection of lives, property, prevention of crime, enforcement of all laws and maintenance of public order.

Minimum Requirements:
Up to one year of law enforcement work, requires knowledge gained through specialized courses in law enforcement acquired by completing two years of college, vocational or technical school.

Apply:
Applicants must be licensed or eligible for Minnesota POST licensure, and must complete a City of Worthington Employment Application and a Police Recruitment Supplemental Questionnaire.

Documents may be obtained in person at City Hall, by telephone at 507-372-8601, by mail at City of Worthington, 303 9th Street, Worthington, MN 56187 or on the internet at http://www.ci.worthington.mn.us/public-safety.

Application deadline is open until filled.

The City of Worthington is an EOAA Employer.

Job Notice PDF:

2010 Police Officer Description.pdf

PART-TIME LIQUOR STORE RETAIL CLERK

Worthington Municipal Liquor Store is accepting applications for Part-Time Liquor Store Clerks to help fill positions for our store. Hours average between 12-18 per week. Employee must be able to perform a wide variety of tasks associated with liquor store operations including, but not limited to: operating a cash register, making change, stocking shelves and coolers, checking ID for legal age on a regular basis and assisting customers with their questions as well as providing your recommendations. Position requires working nights, weekends and holidays, some heavy lifting and teamwork.

How To Apply:

Applicants must submit a completed City of Worthington Application for Employment Form available from the City Clerk/Human Resource Assistant, 303 Ninth Street or from the City's website to:
City Clerk/Human Resource Assistant
City of Worthington
PO Box 279
Worthington, MN 56187

Job Notice PDF:

Retail Clerk Job Description.pdf

Salary/Wages:

Starting pay is $11.30/hour; premium pay on Sundays and holidays.

PART-TIME LIQUOR STORE RETAIL CLERK-FLYER

Job Notice PDF:

Liquor Store Ad.pdf

PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR II

The City of Worthington is accepting applications for the position of full-time public works operator. Employee must be able to perform a wide variety of tasks associated with the construction and maintenance of City buildings, parks, streets, and will be required to plow snow. Preferred qualifications are: valid Class A commercial driver's license, with a tanker endorsement and three years of public works or related experience.

How To Apply:

Applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, and completed City of Worthington Application for Employment form (available at City Hall, 303
Ninth Street, or on our web site www.ci.worthington.mn.us) to:
Human Resources Assistant
City of Worthington
PO Box 279
Worthington, MN 56187-0279

Job Notice PDF:

Position Guidelines-Public Works Operator II.pdf

Salary/Wages:

Starting pay range is $21.00 - 24.70 per hour, dependent on qualifications, subject to the City’s wage and compensation plan. Benefit options include Paid Time Off, sick leave, health insurance options, life insurance, long-term disability, Section 125 Flex Spending Plan, Deferred Comp. Plan, and participation in Public Employees Retirement Association.

FIREFIGHTER

Perform skilled volunteer work in protecting life and property from the hazards of fire and other emergencies

How To Apply:

Submit completed City of Worthington application for employment form (available at City Hall, 303 Ninth Street) to:
Human Resource Assistant
City of Worthington
PO Box 279
Worthington, MN 56187

Job Notice PDF:

Position Guidelines-Fire Fighter.pdf

Salary/Wages:

$15.61/hour plus Fire Department pension benefits under qualified length of service guidelines.